Removing the Brake Drum

With the brake drum removed, the following components are visible in the rear wheel brake assembly
1 – leading brake shoe;
2 – adjusting wedge;
3 – wheel brake cylinder;
4 – parking brake cable;
5 – parking brake lever;
6 – trailing brake shoe.

The brake drum can be removed without removing the wheel. In this case:

PROCEDURE

Remove one wheel bolt.

Raise the rear of the vehicle.

Turn the wheel disc or brake drum so that the bolt hole is at the front top of the vehicle.

Through the bolt hole, push the adjusting wedge upward to retract the brake shoes.

Remove the wheel trim cap (refer to Suspension and Steering).

Bend back and remove the cotter pin in the wheel hub bearing nut.

Remove the castellated retainer, unscrew the hex nut, and remove the thrust washer and outer wheel bearing.

Remove the brake drum.

During installation, adjust the wheel hub bearing preload (refer to Suspension and Steering).

Bring the shoes into contact with the brake drum by applying the brake pedal once with firm pressure.

Tip: If the rusted adjusting wedge on an older vehicle cannot be pushed up, ask an assistant to press the brake pedal while you push the wedge. Then release the brake pedal, and only then remove the screwdriver from the hole, otherwise the wedge will drop back down. Make sure the brake pedal is pressed only when both brake drums are installed.