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Brake Drum, Remove and Install > < Brake Disc, Precision Turning

Drum Brake, Adjust

Note:   Adjustment of drum brake is only necessary after dismantling of brake, replacement of brake drum or replacement of brake shoe because of its automatic adjustment. Ensure the parking brake lever has been released before adjustment. If there is an uneven braking effect on the wheels, the brake drum components must be checked and replaced if necessary.

  Adjust

1.   Detach rear wheel
2.   Detach brake drum
3.   Adjustment unit (arrow) must be screwed together completely. The pinion must not lock at the end of the adjustment unit.
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4.   Install brake drum
5.   Fit rear wheel 110 Nm
6.   Activate footbrake at least 20 times
Note:   Until the adjusting lever can no longer be heard to jump, so that the brake shoes are in contact with the brake drum.
7.   After adjusting the brake drum: Adjust parking brake LUREF_1.gif
8.   Make short running-in journey of approx. 300 m at low speed with parking brake slightly applied.

Brake Drum, Remove and Install > < Brake Disc, Precision Turning