Park Brake Shoe Adjustment: Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Sierra and 2002 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Refer to Brake Dust Caution

IMPORTANT: The park brake shoes must be adjusted before the park brake pedal is adjusted

Fig 1: Measuring Inside Of Rotor

Set the J 21177-A so that it contacts the inside diameter of the rotor

Fig 2: View Of Parking Brake Shoes & Special Tool

Position the J 21177-A over the shoe and the lining at the widest point.
Turn the adjuster nut until the lining just contacts the J 21177-A
Repeat steps 1-3 for the opposite side
The clearance between the park brake shoe and the rotor is 0.6604 mm (0.026 in).