Drum Brake Adjustment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Remove the rear wheels and tires.
- Remove the rear drums. See REAR BRAKE DRUM under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Set the Drum-to-Brake Shoe Clearance Gage (J-21177-A) so that the gage contacts the inside diameter of the drum at the widest point.
- Position the gage over the shoes at the widest point.
- Turn the adjuster nut until the shoes just contact the gage.
- Repeat steps 2 - 5 for the other rear brake assembly.
- Install the rear drums. See REAR BRAKE DRUM under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Install the rear wheels and tires. Lower the vehicle.