Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Do not grind brake linings.
- Do not sand brake linings.
- Do not clean wheel brake parts with a dry brush or with compressed air.
- Remove the drum (17). Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .
- Remove the upper return spring (8).
- Remove the lower return spring (19).
- Remove the following components from the front shoe (20):
- The hold-down spring cup (21)
- The hold-down spring (22)
- The pin (1)
- Remove the anchor spring (18).
- Remove the front shoe with the adjuster lever (24)
- Remove the adjuster lever and the adjuster spring (23) from the front shoe.
- Remove the following components from the rear shoe (14):
- The hold-down spring cup (16)
- The hold-down spring (15)
- The pin (4)
- Disconnect the park brake cable from the park brake lever (12).
- Remove the rear shoe.
- Remove the following components:
- The 2 C-shaped park brake lever washers (11,13)
- The park brake lever
- The adjuster strut (7,9,10)
- Separate the adjuster strut components.
CAUTION:
Avoid taking the following actions when you service wheel brake parts:
Some models or aftermarket brake parts may contain asbestos fibers which can become airborne in dust. Breathing dust with asbestos fibers may cause serious bodily harm. Use a water-dampened cloth in order to remove any dust on brake parts. Equipment is available commercially in order to perform this washing function. These wet methods prevent fibers from becoming airborne.
Some models or aftermarket brake parts may contain asbestos fibers which can become airborne in dust. Breathing dust with asbestos fibers may cause serious bodily harm. Use a water-dampened cloth in order to remove any dust on brake parts. Equipment is available commercially in order to perform this washing function. These wet methods prevent fibers from becoming airborne.