Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Pontiac G5 and 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- If installing a new brake drum, use denatured alcohol or an equivalent approve brake cleaner and a clean shop towel to remove the protective coating from the friction surface of the drum.
- Adjust the drum brakes. Refer to Drum Brake Adjustment .
- Install the brake drum.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Apply the brakes approximately three times in order to seat and center the brake shoes within the drum.
- Lower the vehicle.