GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

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

Removal Procedure

  1. Disable the park brake cable automatic adjuster. Refer to Parking Brake Cable Adjuster Disabling .
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  3. Remove the tire and the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  4. Remove the caliper and mounting bracket as an assembly. Refer to Rear Disc Brake Pads Replacement .
  5. Remove the rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement .

  6. Object Number: 793127  Size: SH
  7. Remove the cable (3) from the backing plate (1) by compressing the spring to access and depress the locking tabs, pull the cable out of the backing plate, and routing the cable through the slot in the backing plate.
  8. Remove the cable (3) from the lever (2).
  9. Remove the axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement .

  10. Object Number: 370046  Size: SH
  11. Remove the park brake shoe return springs (4, 6).

  12. Object Number: 913340  Size: SH
  13. Remove the park brake shoe anchor springs and pins.
  14. Remove the park brake shoes.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 913340  Size: SH
  1. Clean the debris and the dust from the park brake components using a clean towel.
  2. Install the park brake shoes.
  3. Install the park brake shoe anchor springs and pins.

  4. Object Number: 370046  Size: SH
  5. Install the park brake shoe return springs (4, 6).
  6. Adjust the park brake shoe. Refer to Park Brake Adjustment .
  7. Install the axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement .
  8. Install the rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement .

  9. Object Number: 793127  Size: SH
  10. Install the cable (3) to the lever (2).
  11. install the cable (3) to the backing plate (1) by compressing the spring, routing the cable through the slot in the backing plate and pressing the cable into the backing plate until the locking tabs snap into place.
  12. Install the caliper and mounting bracket as an assembly. Refer to Rear Disc Brake Pads Replacement .
  13. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  14. Remove the safety stands.
  15. Lower the vehicle.
  16. Enable the park brake cable automatic adjuster. Refer to Parking Brake Cable Adjuster Enabling .