Brake Linings And Drums; Rear Drum Brake; Parking Brake (Rear Disc Brake) - Subaru 2001 LEGACY Service Manual

Periodic Maintenance Services

23. Brake Linings and Drums

SA07696
A: INSPECTION

1. REAR DRUM BRAKE

1) Remove brake drum, and check that there is no
fluid leakage from wheel cylinder.
If there is fluid leakage from wheel cylinder, replace
it.
2) Inspect brake shoes for damage or deformities
and check brake linings for wear.
NOTE:
¼ Always replace both leading and trailing brake
shoes for the left and right wheels at the same
time.
¼ When either the left or the right brake assembly
is replaced, always replace the leading shoe and
trailing shoe of the other.
¼ The cotter pin, once removed, cannot be
reused.
Thickness of lining (except back metal)
Standard value: 4.1 mm (0.161 in)
Service limit: 1.5 mm (0.059 in)
(1) Rotational direction of drum (Forward)
(2) Wheel cylinder
(3) Upper shoe return spring
(4) Adjusting lever
(5) Trailing shoe
(6) Lower shoe return spring
(7) Leading shoe
To replace trailing shoe, remove cotter pin. Clevis
pin should also be replaced if worn.
3) Check brake drum for wear, dents or other
damage.
If the inside surface of brake drum is streaked,
correct the surface with emery cloth (#200 or
more). If it is unevenly worn, tapered, or the out-
side surface of brake drum is damaged, correct or
replace it.
Brake drum inner diameter
Standard value: 228.6 mm (9.000 in)
Service limit: 230.6 mm (9.079 in)
BRAKE LININGS AND DRUMS
SA07696A10
SA07696A1001
GI0059A
If deformation or wear of back plate, shoe, etc. is
noticeable, replace the affected parts.

2. PARKING BRAKE (REAR DISC BRAKE)

SA07696A1002
Inspect brake linings and drums of both sides of
the rear brake at the same time by removing brake
drums.
1) Inspect brake shoes for damage or deformation
and check brake linings for wear.
NOTE:
Always replace both primary and secondary brake
shoes for the left and right wheels at the same
time.
Brake lining thickness excluding back metal
Standard value: 3.2 mm (0.126 in)
Wear limit: 1.5 mm (0.059 in)
PM-34
GI0060A
GI0061A