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BRAKES
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springs and brake adjusters be replaced when install-
ing new brake shoes.
10. Inspect the brake shoe springs.
Be sure that they are not broken or damaged and are
correctly installed. The springs must be inserted
with the light spring at the bottom. The long hook is
installed down through the rear brake shoe. The
heavier top spring is installed with the spring hooks
facing up. The heavy top spring is installed with both
spring hooks installed down through the brake shoes
(Figure 16). Repeat procedure at the opposite wheel
brake.
11. Check/adjust brake pedal free travel.
Whenever the brake system is serviced or requires a
parts replacement, the brake pedal free travel must be
checked and adjusted. See the
This includes all linkage and wheel brake
components.
Figure 15 Brake Shoe Wear
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Figure 16 Orientation of Brake Shoe Springs
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS
Tool List
Qty.
Hydraulic Floor Jack ....................................................1
Scale............................................................................1
Jack Stands .................................................................4
Wheel Chocks..............................................................4
Socket, 1/2" .................................................................1
Socket, 3/4" .................................................................1
Socket, 11/16"..............................................................1
Socket, 15/16" .............................................................1
Socket, 1 1/8" ..............................................................1
Socket, 1/4" .................................................................1
Torque Wrench, ft. lbs..................................................1
Torque Wrench, in. lbs. ................................................1
Extension, 6"................................................................1
Ratchet ........................................................................1
Open End Wrench, 1/4" ...............................................1
Open End Wrench, 1/2" ...............................................1
Open End Wrench, 5/8" ...............................................1
Straight Blade Screwdriver ..........................................1
Straight Blade Screwdriver, narrow .............................1
Pliers............................................................................1
Vernier/Dial Calipers ....................................................1
Plastic Tipped Hammer................................................1
Puller (P/N 15947G1) ..................................................1
Pry Bar.........................................................................1
Dust Mask....................................................................1
Emery Cloth .................................................................1
The pattern of normal brake shoe wear is
shown in quadrant ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’ & ‘D’ with
quadrant ‘A’ showing the most wear.
Quadrant ‘B’ will show the second most wear.
Forward
Forward
A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
Drum Rotation
Drum Rotation
PASSENGER
SIDE
DRIVER
SIDE
Heavy Shoe
Spring
Light
Shoe
Spring
