Park Brake Shoe Inspection
- Raise and support the vehicle. Remove the tire and wheel.
- Remove the rear brake caliper bracket with the rear brake caliper. See BRAKE CALIPER BRACKETS
under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Remove the rear brake rotor. See BRAKE ROTORS
under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Inspect the park brake shoe and lining. If it exhibits any of the following conditions, then it requires replacement:
- Excessive wear indicated by the park brake lining being worn down to the shoe.
- Brake lining cracking.
- Oil or fluid contamination of the brake lining.
- Install the rear brake rotor. See BRAKE ROTORS
under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Install the rear brake caliper with the rear brake caliper bracket. See BRAKE CALIPER BRACKETS
under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Install the tire and wheel. Lower the vehicle.