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11-22 BRAKES
Brake Panel and Drum
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Link the brake shoes together with the springs, and push
them onto the panel in the reverse of removal.
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Put the dust seal over the end of the cam shaft.
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Install the return spring.
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Install the indicator [A] on the serration so that it points to
the extreme right of the USABLE RANGE box [B].
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Fit the cam lever so that the marks aligns.
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Put in the cam lever bolt, and tighten securely.
Torque - Brake cam Lever Bolt: 19 N·m (1.9 kgf·m, 13.5
in·lb)
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Install the brake panel assembly (see Brake Panel Instal-
lation).
Brake Shoe Lining Wear
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Remove the brake shoes (see Brake Panel Disassembly).
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Measure the lining thickness [A] (see Specifications).
○
Use a pair of calipers or scale, and measure at several
points as shown.
If any measurement is less than the service limit, replace
both shoes as a set.
If the lining thickness is greater than the service limit, do
the following before installing the shoes.
○
File or sand down any high spots on the surface of the
lining.
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Use a wire brush to remove any foreign particles from the
lining.
Shoe Lining Thickness
Standard:
3.65
∼
3.85 mm (0.144
∼
0.152 in.)
Service Limit:
1.9 mm (0.075 in.)
•
Wash off any oil or grease with an oilless cleaning fluid
such as trichloroethylene or acetone.
WARNING
These cleaning fluids are usually highly flammable
and harmful if breathed for prolonged periods. Be
sure to heed the fluid manufacturer’s warnings.
Brake Shoe Spring Inspection
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Visually inspect the brake shoe springs for breaks or dis-
tortion.
If the springs are damaged in any way, replace them.