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Parking Brake Shoes: Installation

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NOTE: An a new vehicle or after parking brake lining replacement, it is recommended that the parking brake system be conditioned prior to use. This is done by making one stop from 25 MPH on dry pavement or concrete using light to moderate force on the parking brake foot pedal.
  1. Install parking brake shoes. See Figure or Figure .
  2. Install the axle shaft. See appropriate DRIVE AXLES article in DRIVELINE/AXLES.
  3. Install parking brake cable to the lever behind support plate. See Figure.
  4. Unlock the parking brakes.
  5. Adjust the parking brake shoes. See PARKING BRAKE SHOES .
  6. Install the disc brake rotor. See ROTOR .
  7. Install the disc brake caliper. See CALIPER .
  8. Install the wheel and tire assembly. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  9. Lower the vehicle.