Chrysler PT Cruiser Service & Repair Manual page 128

5 - 20 BRAKES - BASE
BRAKE PADS/SHOES - REAR DRUM (Continued)
(3) Remove the brake drum retaining clips (if
equipped) (Fig. 25).
Fig. 25 Drum Brakes
1 - WHEEL CYLINDER
2 - SEAL
3 - SUPPORT PLATE
4 - BRAKE SHOES
5 - RETAINER CLIP
6 - DUST CAP
7 - NUT
8 - DRUM
9 - HUB AND BEARING
(4) Remove the brake drum (Fig. 25).
(5) Remove the automatic adjustment lever-to-
brake shoe spring (Fig. 26).
Fig. 26 Automatic Adjustment Lever Spring
1 - ADJUSTMENT LEVER
2 - ADJUSTMENT LEVER TO BRAKE SHOE SPRING
3 - HUB/BEARING
4 - LEADING BRAKE SHOE
5 - AUTOMATIC ADJUSTER SCREW
(6) Remove the automatic adjustment lever (Fig.
27)from the brake shoe.
Fig. 27 Automatic Adjustment Lever
1 - AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT LEVER
2 - FRONT BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY
(7) Remove the hold down clips and pins attaching
the leading and trailing brake shoes to the brake
support plate (Fig. 28).
Fig. 28 Hold Down Clips And Pins
1 - HOLD DOWN CLIP
2 - BRAKE SHOE
3 - SUPPORT PLATE
4 - PIN
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