Drum Brake Adjustment & Specs

Manual and self-adjusting drum brake reference. Adjust on a raised, supported vehicle with the wheel free to spin.

CheckSpecification
Shoe adjustment (star wheel)Expand until drum drags, back off ~8–12 clicks
Pedal free play1/4"–1/2"
Residual pressure (drum)6–10 psi (residual valve)
Drum diameterDo not exceed max stamped on drum

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