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Shoe And Lining - Parking Brake: Removal

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NOTE: The following procedure may be used to remove shoes on either side of the vehicle.
  1. Raise and support vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
  2. Access and remove rear hub and bearing. (Refer to SUSPENSION/REAR/HUB / BEARING - REMOVAL)
    Fig 1: Identifying Parking Brake Components
    GC0001584Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - ACTUATOR
    2 - SUPPORT
    3 - ADJUSTER SPRING
    4 - RETURN SPRING
    5 - CALIPER ADAPTER
    6 - SHOES
    7 - HOLD-DOWN CLIPS AND PINS
    8 - ADJUSTER
  3. Completely back off parking brake shoe adjustment (8).
  4. Remove parking brake shoe adjuster spring (3).
  5. Remove shoe adjuster (8).
  6. Remove upper brake shoe hold-down clip and pin (7).
  7. Remove upper shoe (6) from return spring (4) and shoe actuator lever (1).
  8. Remove return spring (4) from lower shoe (6).
    Fig 2: Removing/Installing Actuator
    GC0001585Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - PARKING BRAKE SHOE ACTUATOR
    2 - CABLE END
  9. Remove shoe actuator lever (1) from end of cable (2).
    Fig 3: Identifying Parking Brake Components
    GC0001584Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - ACTUATOR
    2 - SUPPORT
    3 - ADJUSTER SPRING
    4 - RETURN SPRING
    5 - CALIPER ADAPTER
    6 - SHOES
    7 - HOLD-DOWN CLIPS AND PINS
    8 - ADJUSTER
  10. Remove lower brake shoe hold-down clip and pin (7).
  11. Remove lower shoe (6).
  12. Inspect springs, adjuster, lever and aluminum shoe anchor pin for wear or damage. Replace as necessary.