CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE — Checking Drum Brake / Balancing Wheels
MA-21prose procedureChecking Drum Brake
Check condition of drum brake components.
WHEEL CYLINDER
Check operation and for leakage.
DRUM
Check condition of inner surface.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Drum — Standard inner diameter | 180mm (7.09 in) |
| Drum — Maximum diameter | 181.5mm (7.146 in) |
Drum — Standard inner diameter
180mm (7.09 in)
Drum — Maximum diameter
181.5mm (7.146 in)
LINING
Check for wear or damage.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Lining — Standard thickness Trailing | 3.0mm (0.118 in) |
| Lining — Standard thickness Leading | 4.5mm (0.177 in) |
| Lining — Minimum thickness | 1.5mm (0.059 in) |
Lining — Standard thickness Trailing
3.0mm (0.118 in)
Lining — Standard thickness Leading
4.5mm (0.177 in)
Lining — Minimum thickness
1.5mm (0.059 in)
IMPORTANT
Refer to section BR for shoe replacement.
TEMPORARY METHOD FOR CHECKING LINING WEAR
Remove inspection hole plug and check for lining wear.
Balancing Wheels
Adjust wheel balance using road wheel center.
IMPORTANT
Refer to S.D.S.
See also
BR — shoe replacement · S.D.S.