Legacy Outback VDC Wagon AWD F6-3.0L (2001)
Brake Shoe: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Loosen wheel nuts, jack-up vehicle, support it with rigid racks, and remove wheel.
2. Release parking brake.
3. Remove brake drum from brake assembly.
NOTE:
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If it is difficult to remove brake drum, remove adjusting hole cover from drum, and then turn adjuster assembly pawls using a slot-type
screwdriver until brake shoe separates from the drum.
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If brake drum is difficult to remove, drive it out by installing an 8-mm bolt into bolt hole in brake drum.
4. Hold hold-down pin by securing rear of back plate with your hand.
5. Disconnect hold-down cup from hold-down pin by rotating hold-down cup.
6. Disconnect lower shoe return spring from shoes.
7. Remove shoes one by one from back plate with adjuster.