Parking Brake Shoe Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Cadillac ATS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (ATS)Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (ATS-V) .
- Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Non V-Series)Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (V-Series) .
- Remove the rear brake caliper. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (JE5, J55)Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (J6G) .
- Remove the rear brake caliper bracket. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement .
- Remove the rear brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (JE5, J55)Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (J6G) .
- 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 Parking Brake Adjustment .
- Install the rear brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (JE5, J55)Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (J6G) .
- Install the rear brake caliper bracket. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement .
- Install the rear brake caliper. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (JE5, J55)Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (J6G) .
- Install the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Non V-Series)Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (V-Series) .
- Lower the vehicle.