rear brake adjust diagram?

2005 FORD FOCUS
20,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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AANOTICE
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How do I adjust the rear brake on a Ford fucus
Apr 6, 2008 at 11:49 AM
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MIKE H R
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If your car can have disc brakes there is no adjustment. Here is a video that show the job being done and the adjustment after replacing the shoes.

https://youtu.be/1j7qDoi1LP0

Did you put new brakes on? Here is a guide that helps with low brake pedal as well

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/brake-pedal-goes-to-the-floor

Please run down these guides and report back.
Mar 15, 2021 at 7:41 PM
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What this means is use a brake adjusting gauge set it to the drums inner diameter, then fit it over the shoes and pull shoes apart to get a snug fitting drum, then follow the directions above...if you dont have the tool, trial and error will have to do! Use a flat blade screwdriver to help closing the shoes together if you need to...Pry at "3" This will push the ratchet mech away and allow the shoes to close up...
Mar 15, 2021 at 7:41 PM
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