Drum Brake Adjusting Hardware Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 GMC Sierra, 2008 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2008 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Drum Brake Adjusting Hardware

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
CAUTION: Refer to Brake Dust Caution . Preliminary Procedures Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation . Remove the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .
1	Adjuster Spring Tip: Retract the brake shoe adjuster to ease removal of the adjuster spring. Refer to Drum Brake Adjustment .
2	Adjuster Lever
3	Brake Shoe Adjuster Procedure Clean and apply high temperature brake lubricant to the adjuster threads. Adjust the drum brakes. Refer to Drum Brake Adjustment .