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Park Brake Shoe Inspection

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CAUTION: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in Cautions and Notices.
    Fig 1: Identifying Rear Brake Components
    GM177186Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the rear brake caliper bracket with the rear brake caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement - Rear in Disc Brakes.
  4. Remove the rear brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear in Disc Brakes.

  5. Inspect the park brake shoe and lining. If it exhibits any of the following conditions, then it requires replacement :
    • 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
  6. Install the rear brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear in Disc Brakes.
  7. Install the rear brake caliper with the rear brake caliper bracket. Refer to Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement - Rear in Disc Brakes.
  8. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  9. Lower the vehicle.
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