Parking Brake Shoe Replacement: Reassembly
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- Apply Molykote 44 MA grease to the sliding surface of the pivot pin (A) of the rearward brake shoe (B).
- 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 parking brake lever from coming out from the brake shoe.
- Connect the parking brake cable (A) to the parking brake lever (B).
- Apply a thin coat of 44 MA grease to the shoe ends and connecting rod ends (A), sliding surfaces (B), and opposite edges of the parking brake shoe (C) as shown. Wipe off any excess. Keep grease off the brake linings.
- Install the tension pin (A), the retainer spring (B), and the retainer (C) on the rearward brake shoe (D). Make sure the tension pin does not contact the parking brake lever.
- Install connecting rods A and B on the adjuster nut (C).NOTE:
- Clean the threaded portions of connecting rod A and the sliding surface of connecting rod B, then coat them with rubber grease.
- Shorten connecting rod A by fully turning the adjuster nut.
- Position the brake shoe adjuster assembly (D) on the parking brake shoes.
- Hook the lower return spring (E) on the parking brake shoes.
- Install the rod spring (A) to the connecting rod (B) first. Then install the connecting rod on the parking brake shoes.
- Install the tension pin (A), the retainer spring (B), and the retainer (C) on the forward brake shoe (D).
- Install the shoe guide plate (A).
- Install the return spring (B) as shown.
- Install the brake disc/drum and the rear brake caliper (see REAR BRAKE DISC REPLACEMENT ).
- Do the major parking brake adjustment (see MINOR ADJUSTMENT ).
- Clean the mating surfaces between the brake disc/drum and the inside of the wheel, then install the rear wheels.