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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Locating Adjustment Screw, Park Brake Shoe & Retaining Spring
    GM370485Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install a new park brake shoe (2) over the axle flange.
  2. Position the shoe (2) on the actuation mechanism.
  3. Holding the lower end of the shoe (2) away from the backing plate, slide the shoe down, over the top of the hold down spring (3).
  4. Place the lower end of the shoe (2) against the backing plate.
  5. Slide the shoe (2) up and under the hold down spring (3).
  6. Inspect the position of the shoe assembly. The shoe must be central on the backing plate and with both tips located in the slots of the actuation mechanism (1).
  7. Manually check the park brake for proper operation by moving the park brake actuator lever and observing the movement of the actuation mechanism.
    8. Fig 2: View Of Parking Brake Cable
    GM777351Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the park brake cable to the park brake lever.
    9. Fig 3: Adjusting Parking Brake Shoes Using Special Tool
    GM177201Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Adjust the park brake shoe (1). Refer to Park Brake Adjustment .
    10. Fig 4: View Of Rotor To Hub
    GM748573Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the brake rotor.
    11. Fig 5: View Of Caliper Bracket
    GM790034Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the brake caliper and mounting bracket. Refer to Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement - Rear .
  12. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Suspension
  13. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
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