VEHICLE REAR BRAKES GRAB OR DRAG - Continued
STEP
1.
ARE REAR BRAKESHOES IN GOOD CONDITION?
a.
Look for evidence of locking, smoke, skid marks and excessive heat on wheel and drum to isolate faulty
service brake.
b.
Remove rear brake dust covers (Volume 3, WP
0424).
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CHAMFER
CHAMFER
Figure 1.
Brake Shoe Assembly.
NOTE
Brake shoe lining depth should be more than 5/16 (7.94mm).
c.
Inspect chamfer on brakeshoe lining for wear.
CONDITION/INDICATION
ARE REAR BRAKESHOES IN GOOD CONDITION?
DECISION
NO - Replace worn brakeshoe linings (Volume 3, WP
0426). Go to Step (7) to verify problem is solved.
YES - Go to Step (2).
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