Brake Shoe: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Buick Regal, 2003 Buick Century, 2002 Buick Regal, and 2002 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Connect the park brake lever to the secondary brake shoe and install the retaining clip.
- Position the hook end of the Brake Shoe Spanner and Spring Remover under the universal spring and lightly pull the universal spring end out while installing the secondary brake shoe. Ensure that the universal spring properly engages the brake shoe web hole.
- Position the hook end of the Brake Shoe Spanner and Spring Remover under the universal spring and lightly pull the universal spring end out while installing the primary brake shoe. Ensure that the universal spring engages the brake shoe web hole
- Use the Brake Shoe Spanner and Spring Remover to spread the top of the brake shoes to install the adjuster assembly and the adjuster lever to the brake shoe.
- Install the adjuster spring.
- Adjust the drum brake system. See DRUM BRAKE ADJUSTMENT under DRUM BRAKES in ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTIONS.
- Install the brake drum. See BRAKE DRUM .
- Install the tire and wheel assembly.
- Lower the vehicle.