Park Brake Shoe Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Sierra, 2002 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2002 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2002 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Remove the tire and wheel.
- Remove the rear brake caliper bracket with the rear brake caliper. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER .
- Remove the rear brake rotor. Refer to BRAKE ROTOR .
- Inspect and replace the park brake shoe and lining if any of the following conditions are found:
- 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
- Adjust the park brake shoe. Refer to Park Brake Adjustment .
- Install the rear brake rotor. Refer to BRAKE ROTOR .
- Install the rear brake caliper with the rear brake caliper bracket. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER .
- Install the tire and wheel.
- Lower the vehicle.