GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
🢒
Chevrolet
🢒
2003
🢒
Venture Ext.
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Brakes
🢒
Park Brake
🢒 Parking Brake Shoe Inspection
Caution:
Refer to
Brake Dust Caution
in the Preface section.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
Remove the rear brake caliper bracket with the rear brake caliper. Refer to
Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement
.
Remove the rear brake rotor. Refer to
Rear Brake Rotor Replacement
.
Inspect the park brake shoe and lining. If it exhibits any of the following conditions, then it requires replacement :
•
Excessive wear indicated by the park brake lining being worn down to the shoe
•
Brake lining cracking
•
Oil or fluid contamination of the brake lining
Install the rear brake rotor. Refer to
Rear Brake Rotor Replacement
.
Install the rear brake caliper with the rear brake caliper bracket. Refer to
Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement
.
Install the tire and wheel. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
Lower the vehicle.