Brake drum check (Brakes)

BRAKE DRUM CHECK

1. Raise rear of vehicle.

WARNING: Support on safety stands.

2. Remove road wheel(s).
3. Release handbrake.

8RM 0420

4. Remove 2 screws securing drum to hub. Remove drum.
5. Renew drum if scored, grooved or cracked.

8RM 0344

6. Using internal micrometer, measure inside diameter of drum at 4 points.
   Drum standard internal dia. = 200 mm.
   Drum service limit = 204 mm.
   Drum ovality limit = 0.012 mm.
7. Renew drum if service or ovality limits are exceeded.
8. Wipe drum clean.
9. Apply Molycote 111 grease to brake shoe contact points and springs.
10. Position drum to hub and secure with screws. Tighten screws to 10 Nm.
11. Fit road wheel and tighten nuts to 100 Nm.
12. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.

STOP LIGHT SWITCH – ADJUST

Service Repair No. 70.35.41

8RM 0417

1. Remove 5 screws securing fusebox cover.
2. Remove fusebox cover.

8RM 0333A

3. Slacken stop light switch locknut.
4. Disconnect multiplug from switch.

8RM 1753

5. Connect an ohmmeter across switch terminals.
6. Screw switch in until open circuit exists across terminals with pedal released and continuity exists as soon as pedal is depressed.
7. Tighten locknut.

CAUTION: Ensure the switch does not prevent brake pedal returning fully.

8. Connect switch multiplug and refit fusebox cover.