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Parking Brake Shoe: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

CAUTION: MAKE SURE VEHICLE IS PROPERLY SUPPORTED AND SQUARELY POSITIONED ON HOIST.





1. Raise vehicle on hoist.
2. Remove rear wheel and tire assembly.
3. Remove rear rotor.
4. Remove return springs from park brake shoes.





5. Remove park brake shoe hold down retainers.





6. Remove park brake shoes and adjuster.

INSTALLATION





1. Coat adjuster with silicon grease at locations in diagram.





2. Attach park brake shoe to back plate with retainer springs.





3. Slightly pull apart shoes and install adjuster.

NOTICE: Check that park brake shoes are properly engaged with park brake lever.





4. Install upper and lower return springs.
5. Install rear rotor.
6. Adjust parking brake.

NOTICE: Before installing wheels, remove rust or corrosion from wheel mounting surfaces and brake rotors/drums. Failure to do so can cause wheel bolts to loosen in service.

7. Position wheel and tire assembly onto hub.
8. Install wheel bolts and tighten in a crisscross pattern. Repeat tightening pattern to be sure torque is correct.
Torque: 125 Nm (92 inch lbs.)
9. Lower vehicle from hoist.