Suzuki Samurai 1986, Service Manual

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4) Before installing brake drum, to maximize
brake shoe-todrum clearance, put screw
driver between rod and ratchet and push
down ratchet as shown in figure.
2. Ratchet
3. Driver
Below figure shows ratchet position
where brake shoe-to-drum clearance
is maximum.
Fig. 19-54
5) Install brake drum after making sure that
inside of brake drum and brake shoes are free
from dirt and oil.
6) Torque wheel nuts and brake drum nuts to
specification.
NOTE:
If brake backing plate was removed from wheel
cylinder or brake pipe was disconnected from
wheel cylinder. Bleed air from brake system.
(For bleeding operation, refer to p.
7) Upon completion of all jobs, depress brake
pedal with about 30 kg (66 Ibs) load four or
five times so as to obtain proper drum-to-
shoe clearance.
8) Check to ensure that brake drum is free from
dragging and proper braking is obtained. Then
remove car from hoist and perform brake test
(foot brake and parking brake).
Fig. 19-55
19-26