STANDARD DESIGN DRUM BRAKE ADJUSTlNG LEVER PLUG MOVE HANDLE , DOWNWARD T0 EXPAND BRAKE SHOES MOVE HANDLE UPWARD T0 RETRACT BRAKE SHOES 2.5b If, after releasing the parking brake, 2.50 . . . then, using a narrow-bladed the drum; will not slide off the shoes, screwdriver, push the adjusting lever remove the rubber plug from the backing away from the star wheel so you can turn plate . . . * V the star wheel with a brake tool to retract the shoes - note the direction of rotation for loosening or tightening the shoes