GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
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Chevrolet
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2009
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Colorado Pickup - 4WD
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Brakes
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Hydraulic Brakes
🢒 Drum Brake Adjusting Hardware Replacement
Removal Procedure
Warning:
Refer to
Brake Dust Warning
in the Preface section.
Remove the brake drum. Refer to
Brake Drum Replacement
.
Fully retract the brake shoe adjuster by holding the adjuster lever away from the adjuster wheel and rotating the adjuster wheel counter clockwise.
Remove the brake shoe adjuster spring (1).
Remove the brake shoe adjuster lever (1).
Carefully spread the top of the brake shoes away from the wheel cylinder and remove the brake shoe adjuster assembly (1).
Installation Procedure
Disassemble the brake shoe adjuster assembly and clean the adjuster screw thread.
Apply a light coat of high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the adjuster screw threads.
Assemble the brake shoe adjuster assembly and position the adjuster screw to the fully retracted position.
Carefully spread the top of the brake shoes away from the wheel cylinder and install the brake shoe adjuster assembly (1).
Install the brake shoe adjuster lever (1).
Install the brake shoe adjuster spring (1).
Adjust the rear brake shoes. Refer to
Drum Brake Adjustment
.
Install the brake drum. Refer to
Brake Drum Replacement
.