Rear Drum Brake: Installation

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Always perform shoe clearance adjustment. Refer to "ADJUSTMENT ".
Burnish the brake contact surfaces after refinishing or replacing drums, after replacing linings, or if a soft pedal occurs at very low mileage. Refer to " BRAKE BURNISHING PROCEDURE "

Fit toggle lever and adjusting lever to brake shoe with retainer ring.
Apply brake grease to the contact areas shown.

Fig 1: Applying Brake Grease To Contact Areas
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Shorten adjuster by rotating it.

Pay attention to direction of adjuster.

WHEEL AND SCREW THREAD

Wheel	Screw
Left	Left-hand thread
Right	Right-hand thread

Fig 2: Shortening Adjuster By Rotating

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Connect parking brake cable to toggle lever.
Install all parts.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage wheel cylinder piston boots.
Check that all parts are installed properly.
CAUTION: Pay attention to direction of adjuster assembly.
Install brake drum.
When installing new wheel cylinder or overhauling wheel cylinder, bleed air from brake system. Refer to "BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM ".
Adjust parking brake. Refer to "ADJUSTMENT ".
Install wheel and tire. Refer to "TIRE ROTATION ".

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Drum Brake Parts
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