Parking Brake Shoes: Removal
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- Remove the panel covering the parking brake lever.
- Slacken off the adjustment screw 5-10 turns so that the brake disc can be removed. See PARKING/EMERGENCY BRAKE under ADJUSTMENTS.
- Raise and support vehicle. Remove the rear wheels.NOTE: Use caution as not to damage the ABS line.
- Remove the brake caliper and holder (mounting bracket). Discard the caliper holder bolts. Hang the caliper from the spring using a wire.
- Remove the brake disc. See REAR BRAKE DISC .
- Remove the two securing springs on the brake shoes.
- Press in the springs (1) and turn them slightly (less than 1/4 of a turn). See Fig 2.
- Pull out the springs (2). See Fig 2.
- Detach the return spring at the expander. Bend the brake shoes apart and remove the with the return spring and spacer.
NOTE:
Manufacturer recommends using new brake caliper holder bolts if loosened or removed.