The front drum brakes are self adjusting and very rarely, if ever, require
a manual adjustment. For this reason, prior to adjustment, be sure that the
self adjusters are working and that the brake linings are not excessively worn.
The front drum brakes on the ff–1 and 1300G are mounted inboard, however,
they are adjusted in the same manner as the outboard drums used on the DL sedans
and wagons.
If manual adjustment becomes necessary, proceed as follows:
- Block the rear wheels and fully release the parking brake.
- Raise the front of the car and support it with jackstands.
CAUTION
Be sure that the car is securely supported.
- Remove the rubber inspection plug from the backing plate.
- Adjustment to tighten:
- Insert a brake adjusting spoon into the hole.
- Turn the star-shaped adjusting screw inside the drum with the spoon,
until the wheel has a slight drag. Do this to both wheels until there
is equal drag on each wheel. DO NOT make the adjustment over-tight!
- Adjustment to loosen and remove the drum:
- Insert a brake adjusting spoon and small prybar to hold the adjusting
lever away from the sprocket.
- Back off each adjusting screw until the drum turns freely. If the brake
shoes drag with the adjusters backed off all the way, the parking brake
cables could be excessively tight.
