GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

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


Object Number: 2180699  Size: SH
  1. Visually inspect the drum brake upper return spring (1) for the following conditions:
  2. • Excessive corrosion
    • Excessive stretching
    • Broken
    • Missing
  3. If any of the conditions listed were found, the drum brake upper return spring requires replacement.
  4. Visually inspect the park brake apply lever (2) for the following conditions:
  5. • Bent
    • Broken
    • Missing
  6. If any of the conditions listed were found, the park brake shoes requires replacement.
  7. Visually inspect the drum brake shoe hold down springs and cups (3) and pins for the following conditions:
  8. • Excessive corrosion
    • Broken
    • Missing
    • Bent pins
  9. If any of the conditions listed were found, the hold down springs, cups, and pins require replacement.
  10. Visually inspect the drum brake lower return spring (4) for the following conditions:
  11. • Excessive corrosion
    • Excessive stretching
    • Broken
    • Missing
  12. If any of the conditions listed were found, the drum brake lower return spring requires replacement.