GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
🢒
Chevrolet
🢒
2008
🢒
Caprice WM
🢒
Brakes
🢒
Park Brake
🢒 Parking Brake Shoe Inspection
Caution:
Refer to
Brake Dust Caution
in the Preface section.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
Remove the rear wheels. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
Remove the rear brake caliper and brake disc. Refer to
Rear Brake Rotor Replacement
.
Inspect the park brake shoe and lining for the following conditions:
•
Substantial wear indicated by the park brake lining being worn down to the shoe
•
Brake lining cracking
•
Oil or fluid contamination of the brake lining
If any of the conditions listed are found, replace the park brake shoes. Refer to
Parking Brake Shoe Replacement
.
Adjust the park brake shoe. Refer to
Park Brake Adjustment
.
Install the rear brake disc. Refer to
Rear Brake Rotor Replacement
.
Install the rear brake caliper. Refer to
Rear Brake Caliper Replacement
.
Install the rear wheels. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
Lower the vehicle.