How do I adjust the rear brakes?

1987 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
959,000 MILES • 5.7L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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AZDANNO04
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Original miles on the body. How to adjust the drums on the rear wheels?
May 30, 2022 at 10:04 PM
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SQM
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Hello,

The rear drum brake shoes has an auto adjustment mechanism that will typically need to be adjusted when the shoes get replaced.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-rear-brake-shoes-and-drums

I have attached the adjustment procedure below.

Let me know of any questions.
Thank you.
May 31, 2022 at 9:05 AM
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