Brake Torque Specs


Part Secured Attaching Part(s) Torque (ft-lbs)
Front Brake Backing Plate Bolts 86 - 94
Rear Brake Backing Plate Bolts 54 - 59
Brake wheel cylinder Attaching Bolt (2) (With Lockwasher) 130 - 230 INCH-lbs
Interconnect tube between brake wheel cylinders Nut (2) (Part of tube assy) 120 - 190 INCH-lbs
 
Clearance and Adjustments
Affected Part(s) Requirement Procedure
Brake shoe web to hold-down washer 0.015 Inch clearance Brake Installation
Brake-adjust screw (Star wheel) Tighten until linings seat firmly on drums, then reverse - rotate 2 - 7 clicks until wheel spins freely Brake Adjustment
Brake-adjust screw to center of closet bolt in anchor bracket (initial setting) 1.60 (+0.03) Inch distance Brake Installation