Brake Adjustment:

• Remove rubber adjusting hole covers from brake supports.

• Release parking brake and back off cable adjustment to slacken cable.
• Step on the brake five or six times to seat the shoes.
• Insert a narrow screwdriver into adjusting nut hole. Move screwdriver handle downward on left side or upward on right side until wheels are locked.
• Back off nut 10 clicks.
• Adjust parking brake

This job will require a moderate skill level. If you do not feel comfortable doing this job yourself, then I would recommend taking it to a qualified mechanic and have it done. It is not difficult to do, but getting springs and shoes into position can be tricky. Sometimes you'll wish you had three hands while you do this. Be patient and take your time and it will come together.

Start to finish, to do both sides, you can figure on about three hours to do the job. If you take the drums to the parts store to be resurfaced before you start, they will probably be ready by the time you are done.

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