Park Brake Shoe Replacement: Installation
- Install a new park brake shoe over the axle flange.
- Position the shoe on the actuation mechanism.
- Holding the lower end of the shoe away from the backing plate, slide the shoe down, over the top of the hold down spring.
- Place the lower end of the shoe against the backing plate.
- Slide the shoe up and under the hold down spring.
- Inspect the position of the shoe assembly.
- Manually check the park brake for proper operation by moving the park brake actuator lever and observing the movement of the actuation mechanism.
- Install the park brake cable to the park brake lever. See PARK BRAKE CABLE - REAR RWD PICKUPS or PARK BRAKE CABLE - REAR 4WD PICKUPS AND UTILITIES .
- Adjust the park brake shoe. See PARK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT under ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTION.
- Install the rear brake rotor.
- Install the brake caliper and mounting bracket. See BRAKE CALIPER BRACKET - REAR .
- Install the tire and wheel.
- Lower the vehicle.