Park Brake Shoe Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Refer to Brake Dust Caution
in Cautions and Notices.
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Remove the rear brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear in Disc Brakes.
- Inspect and replace the park brake shoe and lining if any of the following conditions are found:
- Excessive wear indicated by the park brake lining being worn down to the shoe
- Brake lining cracking
- Oil or fluid contamination
- Adjust the park brake shoes if necessary. Refer to Park Brake Adjustment .
- Install the rear brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear in Disc Brakes.
- Lower the vehicle.