Rear Brake 4Wd Components; Rear Drum Brake Removal - Toyota Hilux Surf 1993 Owner's Manual

BRAKE SYSTEM – Rear Brake – 4WD
REAR BRAKE
4WD
COMPONENTS
REMOVAL OF REAR DRUM BRAKE
1. INSPECT SHOE LINING THICKNESS
Remove the inspection hole plug, and check the shoe lin–
ing thickness through the hole.
If less than minimum, replace the shoes.
Minimum thickness: 1.0 mm (0.039 in.)
2. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
3. REMOVE BRAKE DRUM
HINT: If the brake drum cannot be removed easily, per–
form the following.
(a) Insert a screwdriver through the hole in the backing
plate, and hold the automatic adjusting lever away
from the adjusting bolt.
(b) Using another screwdriver, reduce the brake shoe
adjustment by turning the adjusting bolt clockwise.
BR–55