Ford 3L2Z-2648-AA Kit - Brake Shoe And Lining

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To replace the rear brake shoes, start by loosening the wheel lug nuts, raising the rear of the vehicle, and securing it on jackstands with the front wheels blocked. Release the parking brake and remove the wheel. Proceed with the step-by-step instructions , which may involve retracting the brake shoes using a brake adjustment tool. Follow the detailed process for inspecting and replacing the brake shoes, ensuring all components are handled one brake assembly at a time. Take note of the specific actions for each shoe, including adjusting the brake shoe-to-drum clearance. Before reinstalling the drum, carefully check for cracks, score marks, scratches, and hard spots. Resurface the drum if necessary or replace it if worn beyond the maximum allowable diameter. Install the brake drum on the hub, mount the wheel, tighten the lug nuts, and lower the vehicle. Finally, perform forward and reverse stops to adjust the brakes until satisfactory pedal action is achieved.

Loosen the rear wheel lug nuts. Raise the rear of the vehicle and place it securely on jackstands. Remove the rear wheels. Remove the caliper and the brake disc. It's not necessary to disconnect the brake hose from the caliper; but hang the caliper out of the way with a piece of wire to prevent damage to the hose. Inspect the thickness of the lining material on the shoes. If the lining has worn down to 3/64-inch or less, the shoes must be replaced. Disconnect the rear parking brake cable from the parking brake lever. Follow the accompanying photos for the parking brake shoe replacement procedure. Be sure to stay in order and read the caption under each illustration. Install the brake disc. Temporarily thread three of the wheel lug nuts onto the studs to hold the disc in place. Remove the rubber access plug from the backside of the brake torque plate. Adjust the parking brake shoe clearance by turning the adjuster star wheel with a brake adjusting tool or screwdriver until the shoes contact the disc and the disc can't be turned. Back-off the adjuster eight notches, then install the hole plug. Install the brake caliper. Be sure to tighten the bolts. Install the wheel and tighten the lug nuts.