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Parking Brake Shoe Inspection

Parking Brake Shoe Inspection


Refer to Brake Dust Warning .


1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

3. Remove the rear brake caliper bracket with the rear brake caliper. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement .

4.
Note

DO NOT apply the park brake pedal with the rotors removed.


Remove the rear brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement .

5. Inspect and replace the park brake shoe and lining if any of the following conditions are found:

• Excessive wear indicated by the park brake lining being worn down to the shoe

• Park brake lining cracking

• Oil or fluid contamination of the park brake lining

6. Adjust the park brake shoe. Refer to Parking Brake Adjustment .

7. Install the rear brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement .

8. Install the rear brake caliper with the rear brake caliper bracket. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement .

9. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

10. Lower the vehicle.