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Park Brake Shoe Inspection

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  1. Raise the vehicle.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel.
  3. Remove the rear brake caliper and bracket. See BRAKE CALIPER BRACKETS  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  4. Remove the rear brake rotor.
  5. Inspect the park brake shoe and lining and replace 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.
  6. Adjust the park brake shoe. See PARK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT  .
  7. Install the rear brake rotor.
  8. Install the rear brake caliper and bracket. See BRAKE CALIPER BRACKETS  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  9. Install the tire and wheel. Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  10. Lower the vehicle.