Park Brake Shoe Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Refer to Brake Dust Caution
in Cautions and Notices.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
- Remove the rear brake caliper bracket with the rear brake caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement - Rear in Disc Brakes.
- Remove the rear brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear in Disc Brakes.
- Inspect the park brake shoe and lining. If it exhibits any of the following conditions, then it requires replacement :
- Excessive wear indicated by the park brake lining being worn down to the shoe
- Brake lining cracking
- Oil or fluid contamination of the brake lining
- Install the rear brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear in Disc Brakes.
- Install the rear brake caliper with the rear brake caliper bracket. Refer to Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement - Rear in Disc Brakes.
- Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
- Lower the vehicle.