Chrysler Stratus RHD 1997 Interactive Electronic Service Manual page 130

LEFT BRAKE SHOE WEB REIN- BRAKE SHOE WEB REIN- RIGHT FACE BETWEEN QUAD- LUBRICATE THIS SUR- RANT AND STRUT OF ADJUSTER MECHANISM BRAKE SHOE LINING HAND BRAKE SHOE WEB BRAKE SHOE WEB QUADRANT HAND BRAKE SHOE RIM BRAKE SHOE BRAKE SHOE FORCEMENT FORCEMENT LEADING LEADING
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
If the adjuster mechanism is re-useable, apply a
light coat of Mopar Multi-Purpose Lubricant or
equivalent, between the quadrant and the strut of
the adjuster mechanism (Fig. 71).
Fig. 71 Automatic Self Adjuster Mechanism
If old springs have overheated or are damaged,
replace. Overheating indications are paint discolora-
tion or distorted end coils.
INSTALL
NOTE: The leading rear brake shoes on this vehicle
are designated for which side of the vehicle they
are to be installed on. When correctly installed, the
web reinforcement plate on the brake shoes (Fig.
72) will be facing toward the brake support plate
(Fig. 67).
Fig. 72 Leading Brake Shoes
KNURLED PIN SPRING ADJUSTER MECHA- AUTOMATIC STRUT NISM SELF
(1) Lubricate the eight brake shoe contact areas
(indicated by arrows) on the support plate and
anchor using Mopar Multi-Purpose Lubricant or
equivalent (Fig. 73).
Fig. 73 Shoe Contact Areas on Support Plate
(2) Install the park brake cable on the park brake
actuating lever of the trailing brake shoe (Fig. 69).
CAUTION:
used on the rear brakes of this vehicle are unique
(handed) for the left and right side of the vehicle.
Care must be taken to ensure the brake shoes are
properly installed on the vehicle. When the trailing
brake shoes are properly installed on the correct
side of the vehicle, the park brake actuating lever
will be positioned behind the brake shoe web (Fig.
68).
(3) Install the correctly handed trailing brake shoe
on the support plate so it is squarely seated on the
shoe contact areas. Then install the brake retainer
on the retainer pin (Fig. 68).
The leading and trailing brake shoes
BRAKES 5 - 35