Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in the Preface section.
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution in the Preface section.
Notice: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice in the Preface section.
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
- Remove the brake drum. Refer to
Brake Drum Replacement
.
- Remove the brake shoes. Refer to
Brake Shoe Replacement
.
- Clean the dirt and foreign material around
the wheel cylinder.
- Remove the bleeder valve (1).
Important: Install a rubber cap or plug to the exposed brake pipe fitting ends in order
to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
- Disconnect the brake pipe fitting from the wheel cylinder. Plug the open brake
pipe ends.
- Remove the wheel cylinder mounting bolts (2).
- Remove the wheel cylinder (3).
Installation Procedure
- Apply THREADLOCKER, GM P/N 12345382
, (Canadian P/N 10953489), or equivalent to the wheel cylinder shoulder
face that contacts the backing plate.
- Position the wheel cylinder (3) to the backing plate.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Install the wheel cylinder mounting bolts (2).
Tighten
Tighten the wheel cylinder mounting bolts to 12 N·m (106 lb in).
- Remove the plugs from the brake pipe ends.
- Connect the brake pipe fitting to the wheel cylinder.
Tighten
Tighten the fitting to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).
- Install the bleeder valve (1).
Tighten
Tighten the valve to 7 N·m (62 lb in).
- Install the brake shoes. Refer to
Brake Shoe Replacement
.
- Adjust the drum brakes. Refer to
Drum Brake Adjustment
.
- Install the brake drum. Refer to
Brake Drum Replacement
.
- Bleed the brake hydraulic system. Refer to
Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding
in Hydraulic Brakes.
- Adjust the parking brake. Refer to
Park Brake Adjustment
in Park Brake.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
- Lower the vehicle.