Accent L L4-1495cc 1.5L SOHC MFI (2001)
Brake Drum: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. After removing the wheel, remove the brake drum.
2. Remove the shoe hold-down spring, the automatic adjuster spring and adjuster lever.
3. Spread the shoes and remove the shoe adjuster.
4. Remove the shoe to shoe spring and the shoe hold-down spring.
INSPECTION
1. Measure the brake drum inside diameter.
Check the runout of the brake drum using a dial indicator.
Inside diameter
Standard value 180 mm (7.1 inch)
Service limit 182 mm (7.165 inch)
Out-of-round (brake drum)
Service limit 0.015 mm (0.0006 inch)
2. Measure the brake shoe lining thickness.
Lining thickness
Standard value 4.8
Service limit 1.0 mm (0.039 inch)
3. Inspect the brake lining and drum for proper contact.
4. Inspect the wheel cylinder outside for excessive corrosion and damage.
