12. Brake System
12-12
Rear Drum Brake
To use vacuum cleaner or other alternatives to
avoid danger caused from dusts.
Caution
y Inhaling brake lining ashes may cause
disorders of respiration system, therefore,
never use compressed air or dry brush to
clean brake parts.
y Brake performance will be reduced by
grease on brake lining.
Remove wheel and brake drum.
Inspection
Check brake drum for damage or wear out, and
replace it if necessary.
Measure the inner diameter of brake drum and
record the max. value.
Caution
y Clean the rust onto the brake drum with #120
sandpaper.
y Measure the inner diameter of brake drum
with micrometer.
Measure the thickness of brake lining at three
points (both ends and center).
If the thickness is less than specified value or if it
is contaminated by oil or grease, replace as a set.
Removal
Caution
Brake linings must be replaced as a shoe.
Remove the brake shoes from brake panel.
Rear brake drum
Brake lining
Brake shoes
Brake shoe spring