2500 4x4 Pickup V8-318 5.2L Magnum (1995)
Brake Shoe: Service and Repair
Cleaning and Inspection
Brake Linings
1. Inspect components for damage and wear. Replace as necessary.
2. Inspect wheel cylinders, boots which are torn, cut or heat damaged indicate need for wheel cylinder replacement. Peel back lower edge of boot, if
fluid spills out, cup leakage is indicated and wheel cylinder should be replaced.
NOTE: A small amount of fluid is always present and considered normal.
3. Inspect backing plate for evidence of seal leakage. If leakage exists, refer to individual truck chassis chapter for axle seal replacement procedure.
4. Inspect backing plate attaching bolts.
5. Inspect adjuster screw operation. If satisfactory, lightly lubricate adjusting screw and washer with suitable brake lube. If adjuster screw does not
move easily or does not move at all, replace adjuster.
Brake Linings & Springs
Inspect brake linings for excessive wear, damage, oil, grease or brake fluid contamination. If any of the above conditions exists, brake linings should be
replaced. Do not attempt to replace only one set of brake shoes; they should be replaced as an axle set only to maintain equal braking forces. Examine
brake shoe webbing, hold-down and return springs for signs of overheating indicated by a slight blue color. If any component exhibits signs of
overheating, replace hold-down and return springs with new ones. Overheated springs lose their pull and could cause brake linings to wear out
prematurely. Inspect all springs for sags, bends and external damage, and replace as necessary.
Inspect hold-down retainers and pins for bends, rust and corrosion. If any of the above conditions exist, replace retainers and pins.