OEM 2008 Ford Ranger Brake Shoe

2008 Ford Ranger Brake Shoe Parts Q&A

• Q: How to service and repair the brake shoes on 2008 Ford Ranger?

  A: Start brake shoe service by complete operation of the parking brake control system. Visual inspection of the rear brake assembly requires observation of wheel cylinder leakage together with brake shoe and lining condition and minimum dimensions above the backing plate or rivets and an examination of brake shoe springs for temperature discoloration. The service requires replacing defective components. Beginning with the brake shoe retracting springs and following with the evaluation of the adjusting screw assembly requires duplex cable removal from the brake shoe adjusting lever cable followed by separating the cable guide removing both the adjusting lever return spring and brake shoe adjusting lever. The removal procedure includes plate anchors for brake shoe anchor pins together with parking brake strut and hold-down springs before proceeding to eliminate rear brake shoes and linings. Keep in mind to remove brake shoe hold-down spring pins. You should disconnect the parking brake lever by pulling the parking brake cable spring into its extended position. To mount the lever simply spring the parking brake cable before connecting the parking brake lever. Apply silicone brake caliper grease on the brake backing plate for cleaning and lubrication. After positioning the brake shoes with their linings users should install the parking brake lever followed by applying the brake shoe hold-down pins then installing their springs. Install the parking brake strut by making sure the parking brake link spring takes its proper position. Position the brake shoe adjusting lever cable according to standards before placing the short brake shoe retracting spring. Put the long brake shoe retracting spring in its proper position. The brake adjuster screw assembly needs silicone brake caliper grease on threads before screw installation into the adjusting screw nut followed by screw tightening by half a turn. Put the brake adjuster screw assembly in its proper place followed by inserting the brake shoe adjusting screw spring. Then position the brake shoe adjusting lever with its cable. Check the automatic self-adjuster operation through cable manipulation of the brake shoe adjusting lever which controls brake shoe adjuster assembly rotation. Also verify the lever moves up to its next position after releasing the cable. End the procedure by adjusting the brakes before installing the brake drum.