GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

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


    Object Number: 183  Size: SH
  1. Visually inspect the drum brake system return springs for the following:
  2. • Excessive corrosion
    • Damaged or bent locating pins
    • Broken spring coils
    • Damaged retaining cups

    Object Number: 203  Size: SH
  3. Visually inspect the hold-down springs for the following:
  4. • Excessive corrosion
    • Excessive stretching
    • Broken hook ends
    • Twisting or binding
  5. If any of the conditions listed were found, the drum brake system hardware requires replacement.