1991 1999 ford explorer chilton User Manual

... and disconnect the pivot hook from the adjusting lever. Wind the starwheel all the way in
Pull the adjusting lever, cable and automatic adjuster spring down and toward the rear to unhook the
pivot hook from the large hole in the secondary shoe web. Do not attempt to pry the pivot hook from
the hole.
4. 
Remove the automatic adjuster spring and the adjusting lever.
5. 
Remove the primary shoe-to-anchor spring with a brake tool. (Brake tools are very common and are
available at auto parts stores)....

... and remove the spring and the lever
Next, using a brake spring removal tool ...
... disconnect the primary brake shoe return spring from the anchor pin HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
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Repeat the procedure and remove the secondary return spring, adjuster cable and its guide
Also remove the anchor pin plate
Remove the cable guide from the secondary shoe.
7. 
Remove the shoe hold-down springs, shoes, adjusting screw, pivot nut, and socket. Note the color of
each hold-down spring for assembly. To remove the hold-down springs, reach behind the brake
backing plate and place one finger on the end of one of the brake hold-down spring mounting pins.
Using a pair of pliers, grasp the...

Pull the bottoms of the shoes apart and remove the adjuster screw assembly
Press in the hold-down springs while holding in on the nail from behind, then turn the cup 90ß ...
... and release to remove the hold-down spring. Pull the nail out from the backing plate HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
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Remove the primary (front) brake shoe from the backing plate ...
... and the parking brake strut as well
Remove the secondary shoe hold-down, pull the shoe out then press up on the cable spring ... HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
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... and disconnect the parking brake cable from its lever by pulling it from the slot
To assemble and install the brake shoes:
Lightly apply the proper grade of lubricant to the points shown on the backing plate Click to enlarge
Assemble the parking brake lever to the secondary shoe and secure it with the spring washer and
retaining clip.
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Apply a light coating of Lubriplate® at the points where the brake shoes contact the backing plate.
12. 
Position the brake shoes on the backing plate, and install the hold-down spring pins, springs, and
spring washer-type retainers. Install the parking brake link, spring and washer. Connect the parking
brake cable to the parking brake lever.
13. 
Install the anchor pin plate, and place the cable anchor over the anchor pin with the crimped side
toward the backing plate.
14. 
Install the primary...

Exploded view of a typical brake adjuster assembly
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The return spring and adjuster correctly installed HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
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Correct adjuster cable routing, drivers side shown
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View of the rear drum brake shoes completely assembled to the backing plate
If the automatic adjusting mechanism does not perform properly, check the following:
Check the cable end fittings. The cable ends should fill or extend slightly beyond the crimped section
of the fittings. If this is not the case, replace the cable.
24. 
Check the cable guide for damage. The cable groove should be parallel to the shoe web, and the body
of the...

Brake shoe adjustment gauge- Step 1
Brake shoe adjustment gauge- Step 2 HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
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