REAR DRUM BRAKES

Perform the rear brake adjustment every 6 months/6000 miles (9600 km) whichever occurs first. Adjust the rear brakes by turning the wedge, which is located on the bottom of the backing plate.

1. Chock the front wheels and set the parking brake.
2. Raise the rear of the car and support it with jackstands.

   CAUTION
   Be sure that the car is securely supported.

3. Loosen the locknut on the wedge.
4. While rotating the wheel, turn the wedge clockwise until the brakes lock.
5. Turn the wedge back 180°( ¹⁄₂ turn) from the locked position.
6. Tighten the locknut and perform the adjustment on the other rear drum.

   Fig. 1: Remove the adjusting wedge cover

   Fig. 2: While rotating the wheel, turn the wedge clockwise until the brakes lock