Drum Brake Adjusting Hardware Inspection

Drum Brake Adjusting Hardware Inspection

Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution.





1. Visually inspect the adjuster actuator spring (1) for the following:
^ Excessive corrosion
^ Excessive stretching
^ Broken hook ends
^ Twisting or binding
^ Missing
2. Visually inspect the adjuster assembly (2) for the following conditions:
^ Bent
^ Missing teeth
3. Visually inspect the adjuster actuator lever (3) for the following conditions:
^ Bent
^ Broken
^ Missing
^ Broken spring attachment tab
4. If any of the conditions listed above were found replace the damage or missing parts.