Ranger 2WD V6-245 4.0L VIN X SFI (1997)
Brake Shoe: Adjustments
Drums Installed
NOTE: Adjust the single anchor brake by turning the adjusting screw located between the lower ends of the shoes.
1. Place transmission in neutral. Raise the vehicle until the tires clear the floor. Install safety stands.
Installing Brake Drums
2. Remove the cover from the adjusting hole at the bottom of the brake backing plate, and turn the brake shoe adjuster assembly using a brake
adjustment tool inside the hole to expand the brake shoes until they lock the brake drum.
3. When the rear brake shoes and linings are against the brake drum, loosen the brake shoe adjusting screw nut 10 to 12 notches so that the brake
drum rotates freely without drag.
4. If the brake drum does not rotate freely, remove the wheel and brake drum, and vacuum out any dust and dirt from the linings using Rotunda
Brake/Clutch/Service Vacuum 091-ROOO1 or equivalent.
5. Using sandpaper, remove any rust from the points where the shoes touch the brake backing plate.
6. Check brake backing plate for damage. If none is found, apply a light coating of Disc Brake Caliper Slide Grease D7AZ-19590-A or equivalent
meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C172-A . Do not get the lubricant on the rear brake shoe and lining.
7. Install the wheel and brake drum and adjust the rear brake shoe and lining.
8. Install the adjusting hole cover in the brake backing plate.
9. Check and adjust the other rear brake assembly.
10. Apply the brakes. If the pedal travels more than halfway to the floor, there is too much clearance between the brake shoes and the brake drums.
Repeat Steps 2 and 3 of this procedure.
11. When the rear brake shoes and linings have been properly adjusted, lower the vehicle and road test to check brake operation.
WARNING: Perform the road test only when the brakes will apply and the vehicle can be safely stopped.
