Subject: | Rear Parking Brake Shoe Retaining Spring Clip Service Kit for Drum-in-Hat (DIH) Equipped Vehicles |
Models: | 2004-2005 Buick Rainier |
2002-2005 Cadillac Escalade Models |
2002-2005 Chevrolet Avalanche |
1998-2005 Chevrolet Blazer |
1999-2005 Chevrolet Silverado Models |
2000-2005 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe |
2002-2005 Chevrolet SSR, TrailBlazer Models |
2003-2005 Chevrolet Astro, Express |
1998-2005 GMC Jimmy |
1999-2005 GMC Sierra Models |
2000-2005 GMC Yukon Models |
2002-2005 GMC Envoy Models |
2003-2005 GMC Safari, Savana |
1998-2004 Oldsmobile Bravada |
This Bulletin ONLY applies to 1500 series vehicles with four wheel disc brakes. |
This bulletin is being revised to include additional models and clarify parts usage information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 02-05-26-001B (Section 05 -- Brakes).
A rear parking brake retaining spring clip kit has been released for service. This kit consists of two parking brake hold down spring clips (2) and bolts (3).
Notice: Use J 46277 Rotor Removal Tool with J 6125-B Slide Hammer to remove the rotor from the vehicle. Place J 46277 between the rotor surfaces in the vent section of the rotor. DO NOT place J 46277 on the back side of the rotor surface, it may damage the rotor surface.
During rear brake rotor removal, it is possible to damage the parking brake shoe retaining spring clip. Order this new kit when replacement of the clips is required but the parking brake shoes do not require replacement.
Important: The spring clip kits mentioned in this bulletin do not address any parking brake concerns. Refer to the Parking Brakes sub-section of the Service Manual for any diagnostic information.
Part Number | Description | Qty |
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88936340 | Spring Clip, Parking Brake Retainer Kit (1998-2000 S/T Classic Models) | 1 |
88936342 | Spring Clip, Parking Brake Retainer Kit (2001-2005 S/T Classic Models) | 1 |
88935748 | Spring Clip, Parking Brake Retainer Kit (2002-2005 S/T Models, SSR) | 1 |
88982879 | Spring Clip, Parking Brake Retainer Kit (C/K, M/L, G Models) | 1 |
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
When removal of the rear brake rotors results in damage to the spring clips on vehicles under warranty, use the following labor operation in conjunction with one of the kit part numbers listed above.
Labor Operation | Description | Labor Time |
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H2956 | Parking Brake Shoe Retaining Clip - Replace | 0.9 hr |
Add: | To Sand or Grind DIH (ONE SIDE) | 0.2 hr |
Add: | To Sand or Grind DIH (BOTH SIDES) | 0.3 hr |
Add: | To Sand Brake Shoes (ONE OR BOTH SIDES) | 0.1 hr |