Dakota 4WD V6-3.7L (2008)
Brake Shoe: Service and Repair
Brake Shoes - Removal
REAR SHOES
1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove wheel and tire assembly.
3. Remove clip nuts securing brake drum to wheel studs.
4. Remove drum. If drum is difficult to remove, remove rear plug from access hole in support plate. Back-off self adjusting by inserting a thin
screwdriver into access hole and push lever away from adjuster star wheel. Then insert an adjuster tool into brake adjusting hole rotate adjuster
star wheel to retract brake shoes.
5. Vacuum brake components to remove brake lining dust.
6. Remove shoe return spring (3) with brake spring plier tool.
7. Remove adjuster spring and lever (5). Disengage lever from spring by sliding lever forward to clear pivot and work lever out from under spring.
8. Disengage and remove shoe return spring (1) from brake shoes (3).
