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BRAKE SYSTEM 529 BRAKES REAR BRAKE DRUM Removal 1 Remove wheel(s) (Refer wheel removal procedure/ Wheels and tires group) 2. Release parking brake lever. 3. Remove drum pin (spring dowel) (a) and pull off the brake drum (b) NOTE: Sometimes it is difficult to pull off the brake drum due to heavy usage of brakes. So in such cases, push the lever (shown by arrow) with the help of suitable tool so as to release brake drum with brake shoes. This mechanism is cal led Shoe Col lapsible Mechanism. For pushing the lever, slightly rotate the brake drum so that lever can be visible. (To perform this action, drum removal is not necessary). Inspection Inspection procedure for rear brake drum is same as that of front brake drum. Installation NOTE: Before installation of brake drum, make sure that inside of brake drum and brake shoes are free from dirt and oil. 1. Mount brake drum on wheel hub and tighten the nut to specified torque. TIGHTENINGTORQUEFORDRUMPIN (SPRING DOWEL) = 0.6 - 0.8 Kg-m 2. After installation, depress brake pedal 3 to 5 times so as to ensure proper clearance between brake drum and brake shoe. 3. Check hand brake operation, adjust if necessary. (Refer parking brake adjustment procedure) 4. Mount wheel (s) and tighten wheel mounting bolts to specified torque. TIGHTENING TORQUE FOR WHEEL MOUNTING BOLTS = 8 - 8.3 Kg-m 5. Remove supports and lower vehicle. a b Push through slot Before rotating drum