How to Adjust Drum Brakes?

Park on a level surface and secure the vehicle

Chock the wheels

Raise the vehicle with a jack

Support the vehicle with jack stands

Remove the wheel

Remove the brake drum

Inspect the brake shoes, springs, wheel cylinder, and hardware

Locate the star wheel adjuster

Turn the adjuster to expand the shoes until the drum fits snugly

Rotate the drum by hand while adjusting

Back off the adjuster slightly until the drum spins with light drag

Reinstall the brake drum

Reinstall the wheel

Lower the vehicle

Pump the brake pedal several times

Test the brakes at low speed

Readjust if needed

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