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Figure 4-29. Remove Brake Shoes and Brake Cylinder.
(2) Disconnect brake line from backside of brake cylinder (1) and allow fluid to drain.
(3) Remove adjusting spring (2) from brake shoes (3 and 15).
(4) Remove adjuster assembly (4) from between brake shoes (3 and 15).
(5) Remove two retractor springs (5) from brake shoes (3 and 15) and anchor post (6) on backing plate
assembly (7).
(6) Remove anchor post washer (6) from backing plate assembly (7).
(7) Remove parking brake strut (8) and spring (9) from between brake shoes (3 and 15).
(8) Remove two holddown springs (10) and pins (11) securing brake shoes (3) to backing plate assembly
(7).
(9) Remove retainer (12), spring tension washer (13) and pin to release parking brake lever (14) from
brake shoe (15).
(10)
Remove two push rods (16) from brake cylinder (1).
(11)
Discard holddown springs (10), pins (11), and brake shoes.
(12)
Clean and inspect all remaining components as prescribed In paragraphs 4-15 and 4-16.
(13)
Inspect parking brake cable for damage. Replace if necessary per paragraph 4-50.
(14)
Inspect brake cylinder for signs of brake fluid leakage. If brake cylinder has signs of leakage or
damaged continue to step 15, otherwise proceed to brake shoe installation instructions paragraph b.,
step 2
(15)
Remove two screw and washer assemblies (17) and remove brake cylinder (1) from backing plate
assembly (7).
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