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Parking Brake Shoe Inspection

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WARNING:

Refer to Brake Dust Warning .

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the rear brake caliper bracket with the rear brake caliper. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement .
  4. NOTE:

    DO NOT apply the park brake pedal with the rotors removed.

  5. Remove the rear brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement .
  6. Inspect and replace the park brake shoe and lining if any of the following conditions are found:
    • Excessive wear indicated by the park brake lining being worn down to the shoe
    • Park brake lining cracking
    • Oil or fluid contamination of the park brake lining
  7. Adjust the park brake shoe. Refer to Parking Brake Adjustment .
  8. Install the rear brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement .
  9. Install the rear brake caliper with the rear brake caliper bracket. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement .
  10. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  11. Lower the vehicle.