GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
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Pontiac
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2004
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Grand Am
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Brakes
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Hydraulic Brakes
🢒 Drum Brake Hardware Replacement
Tools Required
J 38400
Brake Shoe Spanner and Spring Remover
Removal Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
Remove the brake drum. Refer to
Brake Drum Replacement
.
Remove the brake shoes. Refer to
Brake Shoe Replacement
.
Replace all necessary hardware.
Installation Procedure
Install the brake shoes with all the necessary NEW hardware. Refer to
Brake Shoe Replacement
.
Adjust the drum brake system. Refer to
Drum Brake Adjustment
.
Install the brake drum. Refer to
Brake Drum Replacement
.
Install the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
Lower the vehicle.