Ford Ranger Maintaince And Repair Manual page 1011

Adjust the rear brakes with a flat bladed tool inserted in the access hole in the backing plate
The drum brakes are self−adjusting and require a manual adjustment only after the brake shoes have been
replaced.
Disc brakes are not adjustable.
To adjust the rear brakes with drums installed, follow the procedure given below:
1. Raise the vehicle and support it with safety stands.
2. Remove the rubber plug from the adjusting slot on the backing plate.
3. Turn the adjusting screw using a Brake Shoe Adjustment Tool or equivalent inside the hole to expand
the brake shoes until they drag against the brake drum and lock the drum.
4. Insert a small screwdriver or piece of firm wire (coat hanger wire) into the adjusting slot and push the
automatic adjusting lever out and free of the starwheel on the adjusting screw and hold it there.
5. Engage the topmost tooth possible on the starwheel with the brake adjusting spoon. Move the end of
the adjusting spoon upward to move the adjusting screw starwheel downward and contract the
adjusting screw. Back off the adjusting screw starwheel until the wheel spins FREELY with a
ADJUSTMENTS
HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
Adjusting the rear brakes
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