## Conventional Brake Components

#### Rear Drum Brake Inspection

19-35

CAUTION Frequent inhalation of brake pad dust, regardless of material composition, could be hazardous to your health.

- Avoid breathing dust particles
- Never use an air hose or brush to clean brake assemblies. Use an appropriate vacuum cleaner.

NOTE:

- Contaminated brake linings or drums reduce stopping ability.
- Block the front wheels before jacking up the rear of the vehicle.

1. Raise the rear of the vehicle and make sure it is securely supported. Remove the rear wheels.
2. Release the parking brake and remove the rear brake drum (see page 18-24).

4-door

1. TENSION PIN
2. WHEEL CYLINDER

   Inspect for leakage.

3. CLEVIS B
4. U-CLIP

   Replace.

5. WAVE WASHER
6. PARKING BRAKE LEVER

   Marked left and right.

7. UPPER RETURN SPRING

   Check for weakness and damage.

8. PIVOT PIN
9. RETAINER SPRING

   Check for weakness and damage.

10. BRAKE DRUM

    Check for wear and damage.

11. LOWER RETURN SPRING

    Check for weakness and damage.

12. SELF-ADJUSTER SPRING

    Check for weakness and damage.

13. SELF-ADJUSTER LEVER
14. BRAKE SHOE

    If brake shoes are to be reused, mark and reassemble in the same position.

15. ADJUSTER BOLT

    Check ratchet teeth for wear and damage.

16. CLEVIS A