OEM Dodge Ram 1500 Van Brake Shoe Set

Dodge Ram 1500 Van Brake Shoe Set Parts and Q&A

• Brake Shoes, Rear
  5014126AA
  Q:

  How to service and repair the 11-inch rear Brake Shoe Set on Dodge Ram 1500 Van?

  A:

  To repair and service the rear brake shoes, first raise and support the vehicle, then remove the wheel tire assembly (11 Inch). After that, remove the clip nuts that attach the brake drum to the wheel studs and take it off. In the event the drum proves challenging to detach, gain access to the rear plug situated in the support plate. Subsequently, back off the self-adjusting mechanism using a thin screwdriver designed to push the lever away from the adjuster screw star wheel. Finally, the brake shoes must be retracted with the use of an adjuster tool. Use a vacuum to suck out brake lining dust from the brake parts. After that, remove the shoe return springs with the brake spring plier tool. To disconnect the adjuster cable, slide the cable eye off the anchor pin and unhook it from the adjuster lever. Take off the cable guide from the secondary shoe and anchor plate from the anchor pin, then remove the adjuster lever by sliding it forward to disconnect from the spring. Take the adjuster lever spring off of the pivot and then disengage and remove the shoe-to-shoe spring and the adjuster screw assembly from the brake shoes. Remove the brake shoe retainers and springs. Next, detach the secondary brake shoe from the support plate and remove the strut and spring. Detach the parking brake lever retaining clip from the secondary shoe and then remove the lever. Lastly, detach the main shoe from the support plate, disconnect the parking brake lever from the parking brake cable, and remove the parking brake cable guide spring. The individual brake parts must be cleaned and checked. Apply high-temperature grease (e.g., Lubriplate) to the anchor pin and brake shoe contact pads on the support plate. Also, grease the adjuster screw socket, nut, button and screw thread surfaces. Connect the parking brake lever to the secondary shoe and retain that clip. Install the primary shoe on the support plate using new spring retainers and pin. Insert the spring on the parking brake strut and attach it on primary shoe followed by the secondary shoe fitting on the support plate with the strut installed in the shoe and guide it on the anchor pin and temporarily fit the retaining pin. Position the anchor plate and adjuster cable eyelet on the anchor pin of the support plate. Assemble the cable guide in the secondary shoe. Assemble the adjuster screw between the two brake shoes. Ensure the adjuster screws are assembled properly. The adjuster screws are marked L (left) and R (right). The adjuster lever and spring are attached. The adjuster cable must connect to the lever. Secondary shoe retainers and spring installed. The shoe-to-shoe spring should connect the secondary shoe to the primary shoe. The operation of the adjuster is verified by pulling the adjuster cable upwards, which lifts the lever and rotates the star wheel. Ensure the adjuster lever engages the star wheel teeth properly. The installation of the parking brake cable into the guide spring and into the backing plate, brake shoes are adjusted to the drum with a brake gauge. Install the wheel and tire assembly, remove the support and lower the vehicle.
• Brake Shoes, Rear
  5003999AA
  Q:

  How to remove and install a rear Brake Shoe Set (12 1/8 Inch) on Dodge Ram 1500 Van?

  A:

  To remove the rear brake shoes (12 1/8 Inch), first raise and support the vehicle, and remove the wheel and tire assembly. Now remove the clip nuts that secure the brake drum to the wheel studs and remove the brake drum. Make use of the vacuum cleaner to remove brake lining dust from the brake parts. Next, unhook the adjusting lever return spring from the lever and take the lever and return spring off the lever pivot pin. Detach the adjuster lever from the adjuster cable assembly. Then remove the shoe-to-shoe upper spring and the shoe hold-down springs. To remove the brake shoes a mechanic will first disconnect the parking brake cable from the parking brake lever. Then, the mechanic will remove the shoe-to-shoe lower spring and adjuster assembly. Finally, they will remove the brake shoes. When installing, apply Mopar high temperature grease, multi-mileage grease, or equivalent to the contact pads on the support plate. Position the adjuster, lower spring, and both brake shoes on the support plate with the primary shoe facing the vehicle front and the secondary shoe facing the vehicle back. First, install the brake shoe hold-down springs and pins. Ensure the hold-down pins are firmly seated in the support plate and connected with springs. Thread the parking brake cable through the parking brake cable guide spring to the parking brake lever, making sure the cable end is secured in the lever. First, position the upper spring, and then place the adjuster lever return spring on the pivot and place the adjuster lever. Connect the adjuster cable to the adjuster lever and make sure the cable is properly routed. Finally, adjust the brake shoes to the drum with a brake gauge.