Park Brake Shoe Inspection

Parking Brake Shoe Inspection
Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution .






1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
3. Remove the rear brake caliper and bracket . Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement (Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement) .




4. Remove the rear brake rotor.

5. Inspect the park brake shoe and lining and replace if any of the following conditions are found:

* 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

6. Adjust the park brake shoe. Refer to Park Brake Adjustment (Adjustments) .




7. Install the rear brake rotor.




8. Install the rear brake caliper and bracket. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement (Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement) .
9. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
10. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .