Park Brake Shoe Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the rear brake rotor. See REAR BRAKE ROTOR under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Inspect the park brake shoe and lining. If it exhibits any of the following conditions, then it requires replacement:
- Excessive wear indicated by the park brake lining being worn down to the shoe.
- Brake lining cracking.
- Oil or fluid contamination of the brake lining.
- Install the rear brake rotor. See REAR BRAKE ROTOR under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.