Subaru 26298AA010 P1440694 Brake Shoe Kit

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Loosen the rear wheel lug nuts, raise the rear of the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands. Block the front wheels to keep the vehicle from rolling off the stands. Remove the rear wheels and release the parking brake. Remove the brake discs, support the calipers with coat hangers or pieces of wire. Wash the parking brake assemblies with brake system cleaner before beginning work. Wash the disc brakes and check the parking brake drums for score marks, deep grooves, hard spots and cracks. To replace the parking brake shoes, work on only one parking brake assembly at a time. To adjust the parking brake shoes, turn the adjuster until the shoes rub on the drum, then back off the adjuster slightly just until the shoes no longer contact the drum. Install the caliper support brackets, the brake pads and the calipers. Install the rear wheels and lug nuts lower the vehicle and tighten the lug nuts to. Adjust the parking brake. Test the brakes for proper operation before driving the vehicle in traffic.

Loosen lug nuts, raise and secure the vehicle on jackstands, block front wheels, remove rear wheels and brake drums. Release parking brake and clean brake assembly. Check brake drums for damage. Work on one drum brake at a time, remove hold-down springs and cups, lower shoe return spring, brake shoes and adjuster mechanism. Disconnect parking brake cable. Inspect and replace wheel cylinder. Clean backing plate and apply brake grease. Attach upper return spring to shoes, position on brake backing plate and engage with wheel cylinder pistons. Install hold-down pins, springs, cups, and brake drums. Adjust brake shoes, install wheels and lug nuts. Lower vehicle, tighten lug nuts and test brakes.

Loosen the rear wheel lug nuts, raise the rear of the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands. Block the front wheels to keep the vehicle from rolling off the stands. Remove the rear wheels and release the parking brake. Remove the brake discs, support the calipers with coat hangers or pieces of wire. Wash the parking brake assemblies with brake system cleaner before beginning work. Wash the disc brakes and check the parking brake drums for score marks, deep grooves, hard spots and cracks. To replace the parking brake shoes, work on only one parking brake assembly at a time. To adjust the parking brake shoes, turn the adjuster until the shoes rub on the drum, then back off the adjuster slightly just until the shoes no longer contact the drum. Install the caliper support brackets, the brake pads and the calipers. Install the rear wheels and lug nuts lower the vehicle and tighten the lug nuts to. Adjust the parking brake. Test the brakes for proper operation before driving the vehicle in traffic.

To perform maintenance on the rear brakes, begin by loosening the wheel lug nuts, raising the vehicle's rear, and securing it with jack stands, while ensuring the front wheels are blocked for stability. Remove the rear wheels and release the parking brake.

Pull off the brake drums, and if they are difficult to remove, use a brake adjuster tool through the access hole to retract the shoes. Clean the brake assembly with brake system cleaner, but avoid using compressed air.

Install the brake drums. Adjust the brake shoes by turning the adjuster until the wheel stops turning, then back off the adjusters lightly. Install the wheels and lug nuts. Lower the vehicle and tighten the lug nuts. Test the brakes for proper operation before driving the vehicle in traffic.

Part number 26298AA010 includes shoes for both the left rear and right rear.