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24 BRAKES lever (18) and rotating the serrated adjuster nut (11). Taking care not to damage the rubber dust covers (25) on the wheel cylinder body (30), slide both shoes (2 & 3) off the wheel cylinder pistons. Fig. 22 Manipulate the shoes to detach the adjuster assembly and shoe return spring (8). Remove shoe hold down springs (6) and cup washers (5) from the back plate by compressing the spring (6). Fig. 23 INSPECTION Observe for wheel cylinder leak by lifting the rubber dust covers (25) on the cylinder. If leak is observed replacement of kit is recommended. If no leak is observed, check the pistons (26) for freedom of movement and temporarily fit an elastic band around the cylinder to retain the pistons in the bore. CLEANING Clean the backplate thoroughly. Use a wire brush to remove any corrosion, but take care not to damage the rubber dust covers on the wheel cylinder. Note : Never use petrol or kerosene, or paraffin etc. for cleaning brake parts as they are dangerous. Ensure shoe-sliding platforms on the backplate (1) are smooth and not corroded. If necessary, Clean the filings and apply a light smear of Graphite grease (high melting point grease) to each platform. Fig. 24 Examine the adjuster assembly to see it is in good working order and ensure the adjuster nut is free to run the full length of the thread. Care must be taken to fit left and right hand thread nuts properly. RELININGTHE SHOES ( Fig. 25) Inspect the linings. Linings should not be allowed to wear down to the rivet heads. If the linings are worn down to 0.5 mm above the rivet head they must be replaced. Derivet them carefully. Before deriveting, detach the hand brake operating lever from the trailing shoe. This may be done as follows: Remove retaining plate from the pin groove by sliding with a screw driver. Remove spring plate. Lightly tap the pin to remove the operating lever from the shoe. If excessive wear on this pin is noticed, it should be replaced. Fig. 23 Fig.24 Fig. 25