During drum brake shoe installation, Technician A says the parking brake rear cable and conduit tension should be checked whenever the rear drum brakes are removed. Technician B says any grease will be suitable for lubricating the backing plate shoe pads. Who is correct?

Answer: Technician A is correct.

Explanation:

It is very advisable to check the parking brake rear cable and conduit tension should be checked whenever the rear drum brakes are removed as a precautionary measure to detect any faults and check that they are in perfect working condition.

Technician B is wrong because specific anti-seize grease must be used for lubricating the backing plate shoe pads and not just any grease.

Technician A

Explanation:

Technician A is absolutely correct because it's a safety or precautionary measure to take whenever the rear drum breaks are removed/changed to ensure it's fully functional.