Parking Brake Shoe Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Park Brake Components

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
WARNING: Refer to Brake Dust Warning . Preliminary Procedures Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the rear tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation . Remove the rear brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement .
1	Park Brake Shoe Hold Down Spring (Qty: 2) Procedure: Compress the spring and rotate 1/4 turn to release.
2	Park Brake Shoe Hold Down Spring Pin (Qty: 2)
3	Park Brake Shoe Adjuster Spring Procedure: Using the J 38400 , remove the adjuster spring. See Special Tools . Special Tools: J 38400 Brake Shoe Spanner and Spring Remover. See Special Tools .
4	Park Brake Shoe Adjuster Screw Procedure: Clean the threads and apply high temperature grease to the adjuster screw.
5	Park Brake Shoe Return Spring Procedure: Using the J 38400 , remove the return spring. See Special Tools . Special Tools: J 38400 Brake Shoe Spanner and Spring Remover. See Special Tools .
6	Park Brake Shoe (Qty: 2) Procedure Use denatured alcohol to clean brake dust or grease from the park brake shoes and hardware. If reinstalling the park brake shoes, note the location of the park brake shoes for installation. Apply a small amount of high temperature silicone grease to the brake shoe and backing plate contact points. Adjust the park brake. Refer to Parking Brake Adjustment .