1. Where possible work on a level surface. |
2. Using the information on my page 4 ensure the wheels of the vehicle are chocked and that the jacks are secure. Please also read page 25 before starting this job. It will I hope clear up and questions or doubts you have before starting. |
3. Slacken the wheel nuts of the wheel on which you intend working. |
4. Jack up the wheel and remove. |
5. Remove the grease cap from the wheel hub ( tap the rim of the cap evenly until it is withdrawn)
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6. Replace the wheel and hand tighten the wheel nuts, lower the vehicle to contact the ground. |
7. Undo the centre Hub nut and remove. (30mm) |
8. Ensure the wheel chocks are wedged tight on remaining wheels, fully release the hand brake |
9.Raise the vehicle and remove the wheel. |
10. Remove the brake drum retaining screw. Remove the brake drum. |
11. Withdraw the wheel flange from the stub axle. |
12. Slacken the handbrake cable, forward of fuel tank, remove cable end from brake wheel assembly |
13. Remove the brake shoe retaining pins and clips. & remove old brake assembly from back plate.
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14. Clean the brake shoe back plate as required.
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15. Inspect the wheel cylinder for leaks. Replace as necessary.
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16. Fit new brake assembly. Replace all other components in reverse order. Remember to refit handbrake cable and re-adjust |
17. Follow assembly procedures as outlined on page 26 ensuring the stub axle nut and wheel nuts are re-torqued. |
18. Ensure that the hand & foot brake are working correctly before road testing |
19. Enter rear brake service in your service record file |