Colt Vista AWD L4-1795cc 1.8L SOHC (1992)
Brake Shoe: Adjustments
These brakes are equipped with self adjusting mechanisms, therefore periodic adjustments should be not necessary. If stopping power is insufficient, or if
brake pedal travel is excessive, brakes should be cleaned and inspected, and the self-adjusting mechanisms should be checked.
After performing brake service, adjust brake shoes as follows:
1.
Ensure shoes are centered on backing plate and measure width of brake shoes using suitable caliper. On Colt Vista models, also measure inside
diameter of brake drum.
2.
Adjust width of brake shoes to approximately 7.06 inches for Colt. On Colt Vista, adjust brake shoes to a width approximately 0.060 inch less than
inside diameter of brake drum.
3.
Install brake drums and adjust parking brake as described.
4.
After adjusting parking brake, release parking brake lever and ensure shoe actuating lever is not being pulled by parking brake cable. If shoe
actuating lever is pulled by parking brake cable, self-adjusters will not operate.
