Parking Brake Shoe: Service and Repair

Parking Brake Shoes





NOTE: Wheel hub removed for clarity.










Removal and Installation

1. WARNING: Before servicing a vehicle equipped with a fire suppression system, depower the system by following the procedure in Fire Suppression System. Failure to follow the instructions may result in serious personal injury Procedures.
Remove the brake disc.

2. Remove the adjuster by removing the brake shoe return spring and the adjusting spring.
- A sharp-pointed tool such as a scratch awl is useful in removing and installing the springs.

3. Remove the parking brake actuator.
- Push the parking brake shoes toward each other then pull the parking brake actuator out. Unhook the parking brake cable end.

4. Remove the brake shoe hold-down springs.

5. Remove the parking brake shoes.

6. Inspect the components for excessive wear or damage and install new components as necessary.

7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Using the specified anti-seize lubricant, lubricate the brake shoe contact point before installation of the rear brake shoes.

- Lubricate the adjusting screw threads with the specified anti-seize lubricant.

- Adjust the parking brake shoes. For additional information, refer to Parking Brake Shoe Adjustment Adjustments.

- Adjust the parking brake cable tension. For additional information, refer to Parking Brake Cable Adjustment Adjustments.

8. WARNING: If the vehicle is equipped with a fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to Fire Suppression System. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury Procedures.
If equipped with a fire suppression system, repower the system.