GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

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

Removal Procedure

  1. Disable the park brake cable automatic adjuster. Refer to Parking Brake Cable Adjuster Disabling.

  2. Object Number: 1688693  Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the park brake cable from the park brake actuator lever.
  4. Remove the park brake shoe. Refer to Parking Brake Shoe Replacement.
  5. Remove the rear axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement.

  6. Object Number: 1497147  Size: SH
  7. Remove the park brake backing plate bolts.
  8. Remove the park brake backing plate from the disc brake backing plate.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1497147  Size: SH
  1. Install the park brake backing plate to the disc brake backing plate.
  2. Perform the following procedure before installing the park brake backing plate bolts.
  3. 2.1.  Remove all traces of the original adhesive patch.
    2.2. Clean the threads of the bolt with brake parts cleaner or the equivalent and allow to dry.
    2.3. Apply Threadlocker GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488) to the threads of the bolt.

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  4. Install the park brake backing plate bolts and tighten to 135 N·m (100 lb ft).
  5. Install the rear axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement.
  6. Install the park brake shoe. Refer to Parking Brake Shoe Replacement.

  7. Object Number: 1688693  Size: SH
  8. Connect the park brake cable to the park brake actuator lever.
  9. Enable the park brake cable automatic adjuster. Refer to Parking Brake Cable Adjuster Enabling.
  10. Adjust the park brake shoe. Refer to Park Brake Adjustment.