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Removal Procedure

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  1. For the 1500HD, relieve the tension from the park brake cable by pulling down on the park brake cable in front of the equalizer then removing the cable from the equalizer bar.
    2. Fig 1: Equalizer Bar & Park Brake Cable - Rear
    GM791349Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. For the 25/35 series Disable the park brake cable automatic adjuster. Refer to Disabling the Park Brake Cable Automatic Adjuster .
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  4. Remove the tire and the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  5. Perform the following procedure to remove the cable (2) from the backing plate (4):
    1. Compress the spring (3) by pushing towards the lever (1).
    2. Depress the locking tabs.
    3. Pull the cable housing out of the backing plate (4).
    4. Remove the cable (2) through the slot in the backing plate.
  6. Remove the park brake cable (2) from the lever (1).
    7. Fig 2: View Of Lever, Park Brake Cable, Spring & Backing Plate
    GM913334Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear (Except Dual Wheels or NYS) , Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear (W/Dual Wheels) or Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear (W/NYS) in Disc Brakes.
  8. Remove the rear axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (8.6 Inch, 9.5 Inch Axles) or Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (9.75 Inch Axle) in Rear Drive Axle.
  9. Remove the park brake shoe return spring (6).
    10. Fig 3: Park Brake Shoe Return Spring (1500HD/25/35 Series)
    GM370046Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the park brake shoe anchor springs and pins.
    11. Fig 4: Park Brake Shoe Anchor Springs & Pins (1500HD/25/35 Series)
    GM913340Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Separate the tips of the shoes from the park brake actuator and remove the park brake shoes and adjuster assembly from the vehicle.
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