Previous, Next, Contents, Home.

6.1 Reconditioning Rear Drum Brakes

Reconditioning of the rear drum brakes typically includes replacing the brake shoes, resurfacing or replacing the brake drums, replacing the attaching and adjusting hardware, and cleaning and repacking the wheel bearings. Unless the wheel cylinders or hoses are damaged or leaking fluid, more extensive rear drum brake repairs are not normally required.

If the brake linings are soaked with grease or brake fluid, the cause of the contamination must be found and corrected before new brake shoes are installed. Brake drums must be replaced when resurfacing exceeds specified limits. See Reconditioning Brake Drums for specifications.

Previous, Next, Contents, Home.