Park Brake Adjustment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2002 GMC Envoy XL, 2002 GMC Envoy, and 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. 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.
- Adjust the Drum-to-Brake Shoe Clearance Gage (J-21177-A) until it contacts the inside diameter of the rotor.
- Position the shoe clearance gage over the park shoe lining, left side shown, at the widest point.
- Turn the adjuster nut until the lining just contacts the shoe clearance gage.
- Repeat steps 1 - 3 to adjust the right rear park brake.
- The clearance between the rear park brake shoe lining and the rotor should be .026" (0.66 mm).
- Install the rear brake rotor. See BRAKE ROTOR - REAR under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.