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Parking Brake Shoe Replacement 1500 Series


Object Number: 1706045  Size: SF

Callout

Component Name

Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning in the Preface section.

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  2. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement.
  3. Disconnect the park brake cable from the actuator.

1

Park Brake Shoe Retaining Bolt (Qty: 2)

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten
15 N·m (11 lb ft)

Tip
Use the appropriate cleaner to clean the work area.

2

Park Brake Shoe Retaining Clip (Qty: 2)

Tip
If the retaining clips are found to be damaged, replace the retaining clips.

3

Park Brake Shoe and Lining

Tip

    • Turn the park brake shoe adjuster screw until it is fully retracted.
    • When removing or installing the park brake shoe, place the open end of the park brake shoe over the axle flange and rotate it until the shoe has cleared the flange.
    • When installing the park brake shoe, apply a small amount of brake lubricant to the brake shoe and the backing plate contact points.
    • Adjust the park brake shoe. Refer to Park Brake Adjustment.

Parking Brake Shoe Replacement 2500 Series


Object Number: 1772108  Size: SF

Callout

Component Name

Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning in the Preface section.

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  2. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement.
  3. Disconnect the park brake cable from the actuator.

1

Park Brake Shoe Retaining Clip (Qty: 2)

2

Park Brake Shoe Retaining Pin (Qty: 2)

3

Park Brake Shoe Lower Return Spring

4

Park Brake Shoe Adjuster Screw

Tip

    • Clean the threads of the adjuster screw to remove any corrosion. Apply a light coat of high temperature brake lubricant to the adjuster screw threads.
    • Turn the park brake shoe adjuster screw until it is fully retracted.

5

Park Brake Shoe Upper Return Spring

6

Park Brake Shoe and Lining (Qty: 2)

Tip

    • When installing the park brake shoe, apply a small amount of brake lubricant to the brake shoe and the backing plate contact points.
    • Adjust the park brake shoes. Refer to Park Brake Adjustment.