Section 06-04: Brakes, Rear Disc | 1996 F-Super Duty Workshop Manual |
WARNING: CONTAMINATED BRAKE SHOES AND LININGS (2001) CAN SEVERELY AFFECT BRAKING EFFICIENCY. DO NOT INSTALL BRAKE SHOES AND LININGS CONTAMINATED BY GREASE, OIL OR BRAKE FLUID. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN CONTAMINATED BRAKE SHOES AND LININGS.
Clean brake shoes and linings of any dirt or other foreign matter. Inspect for grease, oil, brake fluid or other contamination. Do not install brake shoes and linings with contaminated lining material. Check for loose bonding and damage.
If brake shoes and linings are to be replaced, they must be replaced in full axle sets only. Do not replace one wheel side only.
Replace brake shoes and linings if lining thickness is 0.79mm (0.031 in.) or less.