Park Brake Shoe Replacement

Fig 1: Identifying Park Brake Components

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 rear tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation . Remove the rear brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement .
1	Spring, Park Brake Shoe Hold Down (Qty: 2) Tip: Compress the spring and rotate 1/4 turn to release.
2	Pin, Park Brake Shoe Hold Down Spring (Qty: 2)
3	Spring, Park Brake Shoe Adjuster Tip: Using the J 38400 , remove the adjuster spring. See Special Tools .
4	Screw, Park Brake Shoe Adjuster Tip: Clean the threads and apply high temperature grease to the adjuster screw.
5	Spring, Park Brake Shoe Return Tip: Using the J 38400 , remove the return spring. See Special Tools .
6	Shoe, Park Brake (Qty: 2) Tip: Use denatured alcohol to clean brake dust or grease from the park brake shoes and hardware. If reinstalling the park brake shoes, note the location of the park brake shoes for installation. Apply a small amount of high temperature silicone grease to the brake shoe and backing plate contact points. Adjust the park brake. Refer to Park Brake Adjustment .