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Park Brake Shoe: Removal

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  1. Release the park brake, if applied.
  2. Raise and the vehicle. Remove the wheel and the tire.
    3. NOTE: In the following service procedure, the brake caliper and mounting bracket does not have to be separated. Relocate the brake caliper and bracket to the side and secure.
  3. Remove the brake caliper and bracket. See REAR BRAKE CALIPER BRACKET  .
  4. Remove the brake rotor.
  5. Remove the park brake cable from the park brake lever.
  6. Slide the park brake shoe (2) down until it is disengaged from the hold down spring (3). See Figure .
  7. Lift the shoe (2) away from the backing plate and slide the shoe up, off of the actuation mechanism (1). See Figure .
  8. Remove the shoe (2) over the axle flange and from the vehicle. See Figure .
  9. Clean the debris and the dust from the park brake components using a clean towel.
  10. Turn the adjustment screw to the fully home position in the notched adjustment nut, then back it off 1/4 turn.
  11. Align the slots in both the adjusting screw and tappet to be parallel with the backing plate face.
  12. Using denatured alcohol, clean the rear backing plate of dirt and foreign materials.
  13. Using non-lubricated, filtered air, dry the backing plate.
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