Brakes - Base: Shoes: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Liberty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Brake Shoes

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1 - SUPPORT PLATE

2 - PARK BRAKE SHOES

3 - EQUALIZER

4 - SPRINGS

5 - HOLD DOWN CLIPS

6 - ADJUSTER

NOTE: On a new vehicle or after parking brake lining replacement, it is recommended that the parking brake system be conditioned prior to use. This is done by making one stop from 25 mph on dry pavement or concrete using light to moderate force on the parking brake lever.

Reassemble the rear park brake shoes (2). See Fig 1.

Fig 2: Brake Adjustment

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1 - STAR WHEEL

2 - LEVER

3 - BRAKE SHOE WEB

4 - SCREWDRIVER

5 - ADJUSTING TOOL

6 - ADJUSTER SPRING

Adjust the rear brake shoes (5) (Refer to BRAKES/PARKING BRAKE/SHOES - ADJUSTMENTS) . See Fig 2.
Install the disc brake rotor (Refer to BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/ROTORS - INSTALLATION) .
Install the disc brake caliper (Refer to BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/DISC BRAKE CALIPERS - INSTALLATION) .
Install the tire and wheel assembly (Refer to TIRES/WHEELS/WHEELS - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
Lower the vehicle.