Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Chevrolet Trax and 2015 Buick Encore. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Remove the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .
- Remove the drum brake adjusting hardware. Refer to Drum Brake Adjusting Hardware Replacement .
- Clean the area surrounding the rear brake cylinder of dirt and debris.
- Disconnect the brake pipe fitting (1).
- Cap the brake pipe fitting to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
- Remove the rear brake cylinder bolts (1).
- Spread the top of the brake shoes slightly and remove the rear brake cylinder (1).
WARNING:
Refer to Brake Dust Warning .
WARNING:
Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning .