Warning! When the brake pistons are pressed into the cylinders, the brake fluid level in the reservoir will increase, so pump out some of the brake fluid from the reservoir. After replacing the brake pads, check and, if necessary, top up the brake fluid level (see "Checking the brake fluid level"). If the brake pads are worn on only one side, then it is necessary to replace the pads on both sides of the car.
Rear brake mechanism parts: 1 - brake shoe (front); 2 - support stand; 3 - spring bracket for mounting the support stand; 4 - automatic adjustment device; 5 - tension spring (upper); 6 - brake shoe (rear); 7 - tension spring (lower)
Recommendation. When replacing brake pads, be sure to check the degree of wear and condition of the brake drum (see "Brake system - checking technical condition").
Removal
1. Prepare the car for work (see "Preparing the car for maintenance and repair").
2. Remove the brake drum (see "Rear brake drums - replacement").
3. Using a screwdriver, disconnect the parking brake cable from the brake shoe lever.
4. Use pliers to remove the spring clip.
5. Remove the support post.
6. Similarly, remove the support post of the other pad.
7. We spread the brake pads apart and, in order not to damage the dust boots, carefully remove their stops from the brake cylinder...
...and remove the brake pads.
8. Disconnect the lower part from the brake pads —
...and the upper tension springs.
9. We disengage the adjusting device from the rear brake shoe...
...and we take it off.
Installation
1. Carefully clean the contact areas of the brake pads with the brake shield...
...and apply a special lubricant for brake mechanisms to them.
2. Install the brake pads in the reverse order.
3. Before installing the brake drum, we treat its working surface...
...and the brake pad linings with a special brake cleaner.
4. Install the remaining parts in reverse order.
5. Similarly, replace the pads on the other side of the car.
6. Press the brake pedal several times to adjust the brake pads and check the parking brake adjustment (see below, "Parking brake - adjustment").