Rear brake shoes (page 2 of 2)

5. Remove springs from brake shoes.
6. Fit an elastic band around wheel cylinder to retain pistons.

Inspect

1. Clean back plate and drum with brake cleaning fluid.

WARNING: Do not use an air line to blow dust from brake assembly. Do not use petroleum based fluid as damage will occur to rubber components.

2. Use a wire brush to remove any corrosion taking care not to damage wheel cylinder covers.
3. Inspect all parts for wear or damage.
4. Examine wheel cylinder dust seals for signs of brake fluid leakage, a certain amount of dampness is usual. However, if free fluid is apparent, lift dust shield and check for excessive leakage. Renew wheel cylinder if brake linings have become contaminated.
5. Check wheel cylinder pistons for freedom of movement.
6. Check condition of springs, renew if necessary.

Refit

1. Lubricate brake shoe contact points with MolyKote 111 grease, ensure grease does not contact linings or dust covers.
2. Fit return spings to leading brake shoe
3. Connect return sping to trailing brake shoe.
4. Position brake shoe assembly to back plate.
5. Remove elastic band from wheel cylinder.
6. Connect return spring to trailing brake shoe.
7. Connect handbrake linkage to trailing brake shoe.
8. Locate brake shoes in slots on wheel cylinder pistons.
9. Locate brakes shoes in slots on adjuster.
10. Fit rear brake drums. See this section.