Shoe And Linings-Parking Brake: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Before proceeding, (Refer to BRAKES - WARNING) (Refer to BRAKES - CAUTION) .

Raise and support the vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
NOTE: If removing parking brake shoes on both sides of vehicle, perform remaining steps on each side of the vehicle.

Fig 1: Tire And Wheel Mounting
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Remove the wheel mounting nuts (3), then the tire and wheel assembly.
NOTE: In some cases, it may be necessary to retract the caliper piston in its bore a small amount in order to provide sufficient clearance between the pads and the rotor to easily remove the caliper from the knuckle. This can usually be accomplished before the guide pin bolts are removed, by grasping the inboard side of the caliper and pulling outward working with the guide pins, thus retracting the piston. Never push on the piston directly as it may get damaged.

Fig 2: Rear Disc Brakes, Hub And Spindle Components
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Remove the two caliper guide pin bolts (4).

Fig 3: CALIPER REMOVAL FROM ADAPTER
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Remove the caliper assembly (1) from the brake adapter by first rotating the top of the caliper away from the rotor (2), and then lifting the caliper assembly off the lower machined abutment (4) on the adapter.
Hang the brake caliper from rear strut using wire or cord to prevent the weight of the caliper from damaging the brake hose.

Fig 4: Rear Disc Brakes, Hub And Spindle Components
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Remove any clips (9) retaining the brake rotor (8) to the wheel studs.
Slide the brake rotor (8) off the hub and bearing (2).
Remove the dust cap (10) from the rear hub and bearing (2).
Remove the rear hub and bearing retaining nut (11).
Remove the rear hub and bearing (2) from the rear spindle (6).

Fig 5: REAR SHOE HOLD-DOWN CLIP
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Remove the rear brake shoe (1) hold-down clip (2) from the hold-down pin (3).

Fig 6: Parking Brake Shoes

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1 - UPPER RETURN SPRING

2 - SHOE HOLD DOWN CLIPS

3 - ADJUSTER

4 - LOWER REAR SPRING

5 - DISC BRAKE ADAPTER

Turn the brake shoe adjuster (3) wheel until the adjuster is at shortest length.

Fig 7: PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTER
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Remove the adjuster (1) from the parking brake shoes (2).

Fig 8: LOWER RETURN SPRING
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Remove the lower return spring (2).

Fig 9: UPPER RETURN SPRING
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Pull the rear brake shoe away from the anchor and disconnect the upper return spring. Remove both from the vehicle.

Fig 10: FRONT SHOE HOLD-DOWN CLIP
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Remove the front brake shoe (1) hold-down clip (2) from the hold-down pin (3).
Remove the front brake shoe.