Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Chevrolet Spark. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Clean the drum brake backing plate of any dirt and debris.
Apply a light coat of high temperature brake lubricant to the brake drum backing plate shoe contact surfaces.
Compress the park brake cable return spring and install the park brake cable fitting to the park brake apply lever and position the brake shoe (1) to the drum brake backing plate.

Fig 1: Brake Shoe
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Install the lower brake shoe return spring (1).

Fig 2: Lower Brake Shoe Return Spring
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Position the primary brake shoe (1) to the brake drum backing plate and connect the brake shoe to the lower brake shoe return spring.

Fig 3: Primary Brake Shoe
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Install the 2 hold-down spring and cup assembly pins (2).

Fig 4: Remove Brake Shoe Hold Down Spring And Cup Assemblies By Compressing Spring
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Install the brake shoe hold down spring and cup assemblies (1) by compressing the spring and rotating the assembly 1/4 turn.
Spread the top of the brake shoes apart slightly and install the brake shoe adjuster (1).

Fig 5: Brake Shoe Adjuster
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Install the brake adjuster actuator lever (1).

Fig 6: Brake Adjuster Actuator Lever
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Install the brake adjuster actuator lever spring (1).

Fig 7: Brake Adjuster Actuator Lever Spring
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Install the spring fastener (1) and upper brake shoe return spring (2).

Fig 8: Spring Fastener And Upper Brake Shoe Return Spring
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Adjust the drum brakes. Refer to Drum Brake Adjustment .
Install the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .
Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
Lower the vehicle.