Tie Down Replacement Brake Shoes - Manual (Page 3)

1. Using the spring removal tool, remove the two
brake shoe return springs and the flat washer
underneath from the anchor pin located at
12 o-clock on the backing plate. Take note that the
primary shoe (front) return spring is on top
(outside, first off. last on).
2. Using the proper tool, remove the secondary
(rear) shoe-retaining washer, retaining spring and
keeper pin.
3. Take note of the position of the star adjuster and
spanner spring (located at 6 o’clock). Lift the top of
the secondary shoe off the anchor pin and pull it out slightly and pivot it forward so that the
star adjuster and spanner spring can be and set aside.
4. Remove the primary (front) shoe retaining spring, keeper pin & washers and carefully pivot
the shoe upward (counter clockwise) and away from the wheel cylinder push rod. (see #3).
5. Inspect and clean the backing plate and spindle as needed.
(Reassembly)
1. We suggest you replace the springs (included)
whenever doing a brake job, as springs lose their
tension from use and brake heat build up.
Disassemble, clean and lubricate the brake adjuster.
2. Install the primary (forward) shoe assembly (left
hand and right hand are different, shoes should be
marked RH and LH). Holding the shoe in a horizontal
attitude, place the travel limiting link (attached to
the primary shoe assembly) around the anchor pin
(12 0-clock). Pivot the shoe downward being care-
ful to engage the wheel cylinder push rod. Install the
keeper pin, retaining spring and washers.
Note: It may be necessary to temporarily remove the free backing return spring.
3. Install the spanner spring at the bottom of the primary shoe. Rotate the star adjuster by hand until all
the way closed. Make certain it turns freely. Hold the secondary (rear) shoe and install the other end of the
spanner spring at its base. Pivot the top of the secondary shoe toward the front of the trailer and install
the star adjuster making certain the star wheel is toward the rear of the trailer.
4. Pivot the secondary shoe to its normal operating position and seat the upper end against the anchor
pin (12 0-clock). Install the keeper pin, retaining spring and washers.
5. Place the flat washer over the anchor pin and install the secondary return spring with the installation tool.
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