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

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.



3. Remove the rear brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement in Drum Brakes.
4. Using denatured alcohol, clean the rear brake assembly.
5. Using non-lubrucated, filtered air, dry the rear brake assembly.



6. Visually inspect the park brake hardware for the following:

•	Excessive corrosion

•	Excessive stretching

•	Broken components

•	Bent components

•	Twisting or binding

•	Missing components

7. If any of the conditions listed were found, the park brake hardware requires replacement.



8. Install the rear brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement in Drum Brakes.
9. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
10. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.