Rear Brake (Drum) - Ford TRADER Workshop Manual

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BRAKE SYSTEM
REAR BRAKE (DRUM)
On-vehicle Inspection
Lining thickness and drum inner diameter
1. Jack up the rear of the vehicle and support it with safety
stands.
2. Remove the wheels and tires.
3. Remove the brake drum. (Refer to page P-33.)
4. Inspect the lining. If the thickness is less than specified, re-
place the shoe.
Thickness: 1.0mm (0.04 in) min.
5. Measure the drum inner diameter. If the diameter exceeds
the limit, replace the drum.
Diameter limit: Refer to Section TO
Adjustment
Adjustment of brake shoes
1. Remove the rubber plug from the backing plate.
2. Place a screwdriver against the adjuster through hole and
turn the adjuster in the direction of the arrow until the drum
is locked.
3. Turn the adjuster in the reverse direction from the locked
position 5 notches.
4. Inspect for the parking brake function and the brake drag.
Replacement
Replacement of brake shoes
Refer to page P-33.
caution
• Replace the left and right shoes at the same time.
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