Parking Brake Shoe: Adjustments

^ Tools Required
- J41713 Drum-to-Brake Shoe Clearance Gage





1. Ensure that the park brake control (pedal) is in the full release (up) position.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Ensure that both of the park brake cable actuator levers are in the full release (up) position. If both of the park brake cable actuator levers are not in the full release (up) position, adjust the park brake cable. Refer to Park Brake Cable Service/Adjustment.
4. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
5. Remove the rear brake caliper bracket with the rear brake caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement - Rear (Export).
6. Remove the rear brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear (Export).
7. Set the J 41713 so that the J 41713 contacts the inside diameter of the rotor (1).





8. Position the J 41713 over the park brake shoe (1) at the widest point.





9. Rotate the adjuster nut (6) until the park brake shoe lining contacts the J 41713.
10. Install the brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear (Export).
11. Install the rear brake caliper bracket with the rear brake caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement - Rear (Export).
12. Adjust park brake cable. Refer to Park Brake Cable Service/Adjustment.
13. Lower the vehicle.
14. Repeat this procedure for the opposite park brake shoe.