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Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in Cautions and Notices.
    Fig 1: View Of Park Brake Shoes
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  1. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear in Disc Brakes.
  2. Remove the wheel bearing/hub. Refer to Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Rear in Rear Suspension.
  3. Rotate the parking brake adjusting nut until all park brake shoe adjustment has been removed.
  4. Remove the parking brake shoe retaining spring.
  5. Fig 2: View Of Park Brake Shoe Assembly
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  6. Remove the park brake shoe assembly by grasping the shoe and spreading slightly while pulling the shoe from the actuator assembly.