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Parking Brake Shoe Replacement: Reassembly

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  1. Apply Molykote 44 MA grease to the sliding surface of the pivot pin (A) and insert the pin into the brake shoe (B) from the rear side.
    Fig 1: Applying Grease To Sliding Surface Of Pivot Pin
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  2. Install the parking brake lever (C) and wave washer (D) on the pivot pin, and secure with a new U-clip (E).
    • Install the wave washer with its convex side facing out.
    • Pinch the U-clip securely to prevent the pivot pin from coming out of the brake shoe.
  3. Connect the parking brake cable (A) to the parking brake lever (B). Apply silicone grease to the cable contact surface (C) on the backing plate.
    Fig 2: Connecting Parking Brake Cable To Parking Brake Lever
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  4. Apply Molykote 44 MA grease to the sliding surfaces (A), the inner edges of the parking brake shoes (B), and the pivot of the parking brake lever (C) as shown in Fig 3 . Wipe off any excess. Keep grease off the brake linings.
    Fig 3: Applying Grease To Sliding Surfaces
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  5. Clean the threaded portions of clevis A, and coat the threads of clevis A with grease. Clean the sliding surface of clevis B, and coat the sliding surface of clevis B with grease. Thread clevis A all the way into the adjuster (C). Install clevis B.
    Fig 4: Cleaning Threaded Portions Of Clevis A
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  6. Reinstall the brake shoe adjuster assembly (D), and hook the lower return spring (E) on the parking brake shoes.
  7. Install the rod spring (A) to the connecting rod (B) first with the spring end (C) pointing downward. Then install the connecting rod on the parking brake shoes.
    Fig 5: Installing Rod Spring To Connecting Rod
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  8. Install the tension pins (A), and retainer springs (B). Make sure the tension pin does not contact to the parking brake lever.
    Fig 6: Installing Tension Pins And Retainer Springs
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  9. Install the upper return springs (A).
    Fig 7: Installing Upper Return Springs
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  10. Install the brake disc/drum and rear brake caliper.
  11. Adjust the parking brake (see PARKING BRAKE CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT  ).