Dakota Quad Cab 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2002)
Discard the brake springs and retainer components if worn, distorted or collapsed. Also replace the springs if a brake drag condition had occurred.
Overheating will distort and weaken the springs. Inspect the brake shoe contact pads on the support plate, replace the support plate if any of the pads
are worn or rusted through. Also replace the plate if it is bent or distorted.
INSTALLATION
1. Clean and inspect individual brake components.
2. Lubricate anchor pin and brake shoe contact pads on support plate with high temperature grease or Lubriplate.
3. Lubricate adjuster screw socket, nut, button and screw thread surfaces with grease or Lubriplate.
4. Install the parking brake cable to the parking brake lever.
5. Install parking brake lever to the secondary shoe and install retaining clip.
6. Install primary shoe on support plate. Secure shoe with new spring retainers and pin.
7. Install spring on parking brake strut and engage strut in primary.
8. Install secondary shoe on support plate. Insert strut in shoe and guide shoe onto anchor pin. Temporarily secure shoe with retaining pin.
9. Install anchor plate and adjuster cable eyelet on support plate anchor pin.
10. Install cable guide in secondary shoe and position cable in guide.
