Chapter 9 Brakes
5.5b Detach the rear return spring and cable guide 5.7 Use pliers to spread the parking brake lever pivot clip, then
remove the clip and wave washer
(10.020 * ,006 1n.1
5.12 Measure the adjusting cable to make sure it hasn’t stretched
5.15 Check the backing plate for grooves like this - if they’re
deep, the backing plate will have to be replaced
5.16 ‘Measure the return springs to make sure they
aren’t stretched
5.21 Lubricate the backing plate and adjuster cable at .,,
the points shown
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5.18 Place the parking brake strut into position with the spring
on the forward end (left side struts are stamped ‘L’ and
right side ‘R’)
20 Install the auto adjuster assembly and spring into position between
the lowerends of the brake shoes. Make sure that the auto adjuster mech-
anism is properly installed or it will not operate.
21 Lubricate the backing plate shoe contact points with multi-purpose
grease
(see illustration)
and place the brake shoes into position on the
backing plate, making sure they are properly aligned with the wheel cylin-
der. Do not damage the wheel cylinder boots. Engage the parking brake
lever.
22 Install the brake shoe hold-down pins, springs and cups.
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