Removal Procedure
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.
- For the 1500HD, relieve the tension from the park brake cable by pulling down on the park brake cable in front of the equalizer then removing the cable from the equalizer bar.
- For the 25/35 series Disable the park brake cable automatic adjuster. Refer to Parking Brake Cable Adjuster Enabling
- Raise and support the vehicle
- Remove the tire and the wheel.
- Perform the following procedure to remove the cable (2) from the backing plate (4):
- 5.1. Compress the spring (3) by pushing towards the lever (1).
- 5.2. Depress the locking tabs.
- 5.3. Pull the cable housing out of the backing plate (4).
- 5.4. Remove the cable (2) through the slot in the backing plate
- Remove the park brake cable (2) from the lever (1).
- Remove the rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (Except Dual Wheels or NYS) or Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (Dual Wheels)
- Remove the rear axle shaft. Refer to REAR AXLE SHAFT REPLACEMENT (8.6 & 9.5 INCH AXLES) or REAR AXLE SHAFT REPLACEMENT (9.75 INCH AXLE) in Rear Drive Axle
- Remove the park brake shoe return spring (6).
- Remove the park brake shoe anchor springs and pins.
- Separate the tips of the shoes from the park brake actuator and remove the park brake shoes and adjuster assembly from the vehicle.