Posted by Vaughn on Tuesday, April 27, 2004 at 0:14AM :
In Reply to: brake shoe alignment posted by Brian in San Mateo on Monday, April 26, 2004 at 11:39PM :
You didn't mention if you had installed new linings so I provided the adjustment for worn linings.
1. With the wheel off the ground and the inspection covers removed, turn the cam adjusters so that a 0.0006-inch feeler gauge is a snug fit between the upper end (toe) of each brakeshoe lining and drum.
2. Turn the anchor bolts (bottom bolts) inward (towards axle) to decrease the clearance between the lower end (heel) of the brakeshoe lining and the drum to 0.0006-inch. This will cause the brakeshoe to move down and out, increasing the clearance at the toe of the lining to approximately 0.012-inch, resulting in proper centralization of the brakeshoe.
3. Hold the achor bolts and tighten both anchor bolt nuts to 90-110 pound-feet torque after completing the adjustment.
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