BRAKE SHOE
REMOVAL
1) Remove brake drum, refer to BRAKE DRUM in this section.
2) Remove shoe hold down springs by turning shoe hold down
pins as shown.
3) Disconnect parking brake cable (1) from parking brake shoe le-
ver (2) and remove brake shoes.
INSPECTION
Brake Shoe
If lining is worn out beyond service limit, replace shoe.
Brake shoe thickness
Standard : 6.0 mm (0.24 in.)
Limit
: 2.6 mm (0.10 in.)
If one of brake linings is worn to or beyond service limit, all linings
must be replaced at the same time.
CAUTION:
Never polish lining with sandpaper. If lining is polished
with sandpaper, hard particles of sandpaper will be de-
posited in lining and may damage drum. When it is re-
quired to correct lining, replace it with a new one.
Parking Shoe Lever
Inspect brake shoe lever for smooth movement along shoe rim. If
defective, correct or replace.
BRAKES
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