Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Assemble the actuator (4) to the park brake shoe.
- Install the park brake shoe and actuator (4) onto the backing plate (7).
- Position the park brake shoe, actuator (4), and backing plate (7) over the rear hub.
- Install the park brake cable bracket (8) and the two retainers (9).
- Install the rear hub. Refer to Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Rear (Front Wheel Drive/Drum)
or Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Rear (Disc and AWD)
in Rear Suspension.
The rear hub, backing plate, park brake cable bracket, and park brake actuator will be installed as an assembly.
- Install and connect the rear park brake cable to the bracket at the rear wheel. Refer to Park Brake Cable Replacement - Left Rear (Disc) or Park Brake Cable Replacement - Left Rear (Drum) or Park Brake Cable Replacement - Right Rear (Disc) or Park Brake Cable Replacement - Right Rear (Drum) in Park Brake.
- Connect the park brake cable return spring to the park brake actuator and bracket at the rear wheel.
- Install the rear rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear in Disc Brakes.
- Install the rear caliper bracket. Refer to Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement - Front in Disc Brakes.
- Install the rear tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
- Adjust the park brake system. Refer to Park Brake Adjustment (Disc) or Park Brake Adjustment (Drum) in Park Brake.
- Lower the vehicle.