Brake Shoes: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Montana, 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and 2002 Chevrolet Venture. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Apply approved brake lubricant (or equivalent) to the following areas: The 6 brake shoe contact points on the backing plate, the adjuster screw threads and the inside diameter of the adjuster socket. Install the return spring to the backing plate. Install the secondary brake shoe to the backing plate.
- Use the Brake Shoe Spanner and Spring Remover in order to install the return spring into the secondary brake shoe. Install the park brake actuator to the secondary brake shoe. Ensure that the adjuster engages the brake shoe and the park brake actuator properly. See Fig 1 . Install the adjuster screw to the secondary brake shoe and the park brake actuator. See Fig 1 .
- Apply approved brake lubricant (or equivalent) to the adjuster actuator/primary brake shoe interface. Install the adjuster actuator to the primary brake shoe. Install the primary brake shoe with the adjuster actuator to the backing plate. Ensure that the adjuster engages the brake shoe and the adjuster actuator properly. Use the Brake Shoe Spanner and Spring Remover in order to install the return spring into the primary brake shoe.
- Do not over stretch the adjuster spring. Damage can occur if the spring is over stretched. Use the Brake Shoe Spanner and Spring Remover in order to install the adjuster spring. Install the straight end of the adjuster spring into the secondary brake shoe. Install the loop end of the adjuster spring to the adjuster actuator.
- Move the park brake actuator in order to spread the brake shoes apart. The adjuster actuator tab should move up, forcing the adjuster wheel to rotate. If the adjuster does not operate properly, remove the adjuster, then reinstall the adjuster again. Adjust the brake shoes. See DRUM BRAKE ADJUSTMENT under ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTIONS. Adjust the park brake cable. See DRUM PARK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT under ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTIONS. Install the brake drum. Install tire and wheel. Lower the vehicle.