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Drum Brake System: Adjustments

1. Remove the adjusting hole cover in the backing plate.
2. Turn adjusting screw until the wheel can just be turned by hand. The brake drag should be equal at both wheels.
3. Back off the adjusting screw 33 notches. Brakes should have no drag after the screw has been backed off about 15 notches. If a heavy drag is present,
4. Install an adjusting hole cover in the backing plate.
5. Check the parking brake adjustment. Refer to Parking Brake System. Adjustments