GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Adjustment Procedure

  1. Release the park brake.
  2. Remove the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .

  3. Object Number: 1265721  Size: SH
  4. Using the rear brake adjuster nut, turn the adjuster assembly in until drag is felt on the brake drum.
  5. Place the park brake level stops against the edge of the shoe web. If necessary, loosen the park brake cable at the equalizer.
  6. Install the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .
  7. Important: If the clicking sound of the adjuster assembly is not audible from either brake drum, the clearance between the brake shoes and the drum is adjusted.

  8. Apply the brake pedal at least 10 times. Verify the clicking sound of the adjuster assembly is not audible from either brake drum.
  9. Adjust the park brake. Refer to Park Brake Adjustment .