Park Brake Shoe Inspection - Rear Disc
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Sonoma, 2003 GMC Jimmy, 2003 Chevrolet S10 Pickup, and 2003 Chevrolet Blazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Remove the tire and wheel.
- Remove the rear brake caliper and bracket. See BRAKE CALIPER BRACKET - REAR under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Remove the rear brake rotor. See BRAKE ROTOR - REAR under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Inspect the park brake shoe and lining and replace if any of the following conditions are found: Excessive wear indicated by the park brake lining being worn down to the shoe. Brake lining cracking. Oil or fluid contamination of the brake lining.
- Adjust the park brake shoe. See PARK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT .
- Install the rear brake rotor. See BRAKE ROTOR - REAR under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Install the rear brake caliper and bracket. See BRAKE CALIPER BRACKET - REAR under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Install the tire and wheel.
- Lower the vehicle.