Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Drum Brake Hardware Inspection




Drum Brake Hardware Inspection




Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning (Brake Dust Warning).


1. Visually inspect the drum brake system universal spring (5) for the following conditions:

* The spring being bent, damaged, or broken at any point along the spring
* Excessive corrosion
* Excessive stretching, twisting, or binding

2. If any of the conditions listed were found, the drum brake system universal spring requires replacement.