Installation tips for Brake Shoes

 

Inspect the Drum for out-of-round
and “bell-mouth” conditions.
Drum may be replaced or remove

wear lip by refinishing.

 

Wash drum with
non-detergent (clear) liquid
cleanser and warm water.

 

Do not touch, or contaminate
friction material.

 

Press pivot pins in

with vise. Do not use hammer
to install pins!

 

Clean, inspect and
lubricate backing plate.

 

Inspect and clean
or replace hardware, springs and adjuster.

 

Inspect for frozen or
leaking wheel cylinders. Inspect

for leaking axle seals.

 

Adjust shoes to drum.

 

Inspect parking brake operation.

 

Torque lug nuts using

star pattern.

 

High-speed break-in is NOT
required or recommended.Follow
manufacturers recommendation.

 

Check temperature of
all four brakes to ensure
balanced braking effort.