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Section 535 (Mechanical Brake System - Base (Service Information)): Shoes: Installation

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Fig 1: Park Brake Components
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1 - PARK BRAKE SHOES
2 - BRAKE LEVER ACTUATOR
3 - RETURN SPRING
4 - HOLD DOWN CLIPS
5 - ADJUSTER
6 - ADJUSTER RETURN SPRING
  1. Install the park brake shoes (1) onto the actuator lever (2).
  2. Install shoes on support plate with hold down clips and pins (4). Be sure shoes are properly engaged in the park brake actuator lever (2).
  3. Install through return spring (3).
  4. Lubricate and install adjuster screw assembly (5). Be sure notched ends of screw assembly are properly seated on shoes and that star wheel is aligned with access hole in the support plate.
  5. Install shoe to shoe adjuster spring (6). Needle nose pliers can be used to connect spring to each shoe.
    Fig 2: Axle Shaft
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  6. Install the axle shaft (1) to the rear differential (Refer to DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/REAR AXLE - C213R/AXLE SHAFTS - INSTALLATION) .
    Fig 3: Axle Flange Bolts
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  7. Install and tighten the axle flange nuts (1).
    Fig 4: Park Brake Shoes
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    1 - PARK BRAKE SHOES
    2 - SUPPORT PLATE
  8. Install rotor to the axle hub.
    Fig 5: Cable To Support Plate
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    1 - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR WIRE
    2 - CABLE
    3 - BRAKE HOSE
    4 - CALIPER SLIDE BOLTS
    5 - BANJO BOLT
  9. Install the caliper and the 2 mounting bolts (4) to 90-115 N.m (66-85 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 6: Retracting Parking Brake Shoes
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    1 - ACCESS HOLE
    2 - BRAKE ADJUSTING TOOL
    3 - SUPPORT PLATE
  10. Adjust the parking brake shoes.
  11. Install wheel and tire assembly.
  12. Lower vehicle and verify correct parking brake operation.