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1995 Ford Escort Repair Question


Topics covered: Wheel, Brake drum, Brake shoes.
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Asked on January 16, 2009

1995 Ford Escort brake shoe adjustment

Brakes problem
1995 Ford Escort 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual

how do i adjust my brake shoes to fit my brake drum?
Avatar Asked by msmith18

Answer

Replied on January 16, 2009

You can use a brake gauge or do this expand the brake shoe by turning the start wheel adjuster till it contacts the drum and then turn the drum till you feel it dragging-STOP put everything back together make few reverse backing by stepping the brake. This will set the self adjuster

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