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Removal Procedure

WARNING:

Refer to Brake Dust Warning .

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting and Jacking Caution .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .
  4. GM4002633Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Remove the spring fastener (1) and upper brake shoe return spring (2).

  5. GM4002634Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Remove brake adjuster actuator lever spring (1).

  6. GM4002637Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Remove the brake adjuster actuator lever (1).

  7. GM4002639Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Spread the top of the brake shoes apart slightly and remove the brake shoe adjuster (1).

  8. GM4002644Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Remove the brake shoe hold down spring and cup assemblies (1) by compressing the spring and rotating the assembly 1/4 turn.

  9. Remove the 2 hold-down spring and cup assembly pins (2).
  10. GM4002645Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rotate the primary brake shoe (1) toward the wheel hub assembly and release the brake shoe from the lower brake shoe return spring.

  11. GM4002646Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Remove the lower brake shoe return spring (1).

  12. Inspect the drum brake hardware and replace any components, as necessary. Refer to Drum Brake Hardware Inspection .
  13. GM4002647Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Compress the park brake cable return spring and release the park brake cable fitting from the park brake apply lever and remove the brake shoe (1).