Eagle Sedan L6-258 4.2L (1984)
Fig. 2 Drum brake assembly. Type 2
1.
Raise and support rear of vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
2.
Remove brake drum. If brake lining is dragging on brake drum, back off brake adjustment by rotating adjustment screw. Refer to individual car
chapter for procedure. If brake drum is rusted or corroded to axle flange and cannot be removed, lightly tap axle flange to drum mounting
surface with a suitable hammer.
3.
Install suitable wheel cylinder clamp over ends of wheel cylinder to retain pistons in bore.
4.
Remove parking brake lever retaining clip.
5.
On type 2, remove adjuster lever spring, primary and secondary shoe return springs using a suitable pair of brake spring pliers. On type 1, remove
adjuster lever spring, secondary shoe return spring, adjuster cable eyelet and primary shoe return spring.
6.
On all types, remove shoe guide plate (if equipped), and adjuster cable and guide plate.
7.
Using suitable tool, compress hold-down springs, then remove spring retainers, hold down springs and pins.
8.
Separate springs and remove from backing plate.
9.
Remove parking brake lever from cable.
10.
Separate all components from brake shoes.
11.
Clean dirt from brake drum, backing plate and all other components. Do not use compressed air or dry brush to clean brake parts. Many
brake parts contain asbestos fibers which, if inhaled, can cause serious injury. Clean brake parts with a water soaked rag or a suitable
vacuum cleaner to minimize airborne dust.
Installation
1.
Lightly lubricate backing plate shoe contact surfaces with suitable brake lube.
2.
Assemble parking brake lever to secondary shoe and secure with spring washer and retaining clip. Crimp ends of clip with suitable pliers.
3.
Position brake shoes on backing plate, primary (short lining) shoe facing front of vehicle and secondary (long lining) facing rear. Secure brake
shoes with hold down springs, pins and retainers.
4.
Install parking brake link and spring between shoes.
5.
Loosen parking brake adjustment nut, then install parking brake cable on parking brake lever.
6.
On type 1, proceed as follows:
a. Using suitable brake spring pliers, install primary return spring from brake shoe to anchor.
b. Install adjuster cable eyelet on anchor pin with crimp facing out.
