Removal Procedure
Caution: Avoid taking the following actions when you service wheel brake parts:
• | Do not grind brake linings. |
• | Do not sand brake linings. |
• | Do not clean wheel brake parts with a dry brush or with compressed air. |
Some models or aftermarket brake parts may contain asbestos fibers which can
become airborne in dust. Breathing dust with asbestos fibers may cause serious bodily
harm. Use a water-dampened cloth in order to remove any dust on brake parts. Equipment
is available commercially in order to perform this washing function. These wet methods
prevent fibers from becoming airborne.
- Remove the brake shoes. Refer to
Brake Shoe Replacement
.
- Remove the park brake
shoe lever (1) and the retainer (3) from the brake shoe (2).
Installation Procedure
Important: Apply Lubriplate® Lubricant, GM P/N 1050109 (Canadian P/N 5264008),
or the equivalent white lithium grease, to all of the brake component metal
contact points (where the brake shoe metal contacts the backing plate, the
wheel cylinder, the adjustment strut, etc.) prior to installation.
- Install the park brake shoe lever (1) to the brake shoe (2).
Secure with the retainer (3).
- Install the brake shoes with the park brake shoe lever to the
vehicle. Refer to
Brake Shoe Replacement
.