Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Sierra, 2004 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2004 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Release the park brake.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
- Relieve the tension from the park brake cable by pulling down on the intermediate cable then release the cable from the equalizer bar.
- Remove the rear park brake bracket bolt.
- Remove the park brake cable from the park brake actuator lever.
- Remove the wheel bearing. Refer to Wheel Hub and Bearing Replacement in Rear Wheel Steering.
- Remove the park brake shoe.
- Remove the park brake actuator lever housing from the backing plate.
- Remove the backing plate.