GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

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


    Object Number: 2178350  Size: SH
  1. Visually inspect the hold down springs and cups (1) for the following conditions:
  2. • Binding spring coils
    • Broken spring coils
    • Missing springs
    • Missing spring cups
    • Bent hold down spring pins
    • Broken hold down spring pins
    • Excessive corrosion

    Object Number: 2178351  Size: SH
  3. Visually inspect the lower brake shoe spring (1) for the following conditions:
  4. • Excessive bending or breakage
    • Excessive corrosion
    • Loss of spring tension
    • Missing

    Object Number: 2178353  Size: SH
  5. Visually inspect the upper return spring (1) for the following conditions:
  6. • Excessive bending or breakage
    • Excessive corrosion
    • Loss of spring tension
    • Missing
  7. If any of the listed conditions were evident, the affected part or parts require replacement.