Sidekick 4WD L4-1590cc 1.6L SOHC 0 TBI 8V (1990)
Fig. 7 Removing Drum
Fig. 4 Retracting Brake Shoes
1.
Engage parking brake, then raise and support vehicle.
2.
Remove wheels, then brake drum nuts. Release parking brake lever.
3.
Loosen parking brake cable locking nut. Rear part of brake lever cover must be lifted to access brake cable.
4.
On 1989-90 models, to increase clearance between shoe and drum, pull shoe hold down pin stopper plate .2 inch (5 mm) toward center of vehicle,
Fig. 5.
5.
On 1991-92 models, to increase clearance between shoe and drum, proceed as follows:
a. Remove backing plate plug.
b. Insert screwdriver into plug hole till its tip contacts shoe hold down spring, then push hold down spring as shown in Fig. 6.
6.
On all models, pull brake drum off using tools shown in Fig. 7.
7.
Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Before installing drum, maximize brake shoe to drum clearance by pushing down on ratchet using a screwdriver as shown in Fig. 4.
b. Torque drum nuts to specifications.
c. Once job has been completed, depress brake pedal five times to obtain proper drum to shoe clearance.
d. Adjust parking brake cable refer to Brakes and Traction Control/Brakes/Parking Brake System/Adjustments.
