Brake Shoes: Removal
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.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Remove tire and wheel. Remove the brake drum.
- Use the Brake Shoe Spanner and Spring Remover (J-38400) in order remove the adjuster spring. See Fig 1 . Disengage the adjuster spring loop from the tab on the adjuster actuator. Remove the loop end of the adjuster spring from the adjuster actuator. Remove the straight end of the adjuster spring from the secondary brake shoe.
- Use the Brake Shoe Spanner and Spring Remover in order to remove the return spring from the brake primary brake shoe. Pry the end of the return spring toward the axle using the flat edge of the Brake Shoe Spanner and Spring Remover until the return spring snaps off the brake shoe.
- Remove the primary brake shoe. Remove the adjuster actuator from the primary brake shoe. Remove the adjuster from the secondary brake shoe and the park brake actuator. Remove the park brake actuator from the secondary brake shoe.
- Use the Brake Shoe Spanner and Spring Remover in order to remove the return spring from the secondary brake shoe. Pry the end of the return spring toward the axle using the flat edge of the Brake Shoe Spanner and Spring Remover until the return spring snaps off the secondary brake shoe. Remove the secondary brake shoe. Remove the return spring from the backing plate.
- Clean all the parts in clean denatured alcohol. Inspect all of the brake system components or equivalent approved brake cleaner. Replace any brake system components that are worn or damaged. Inspect the wheel cylinder for the following conditions. Repair or replace as necessary. Brake fluid leakage and worn or damaged dust boots.