GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Caution: Keep fingers away from rear brake shoe springs to prevent fingers from being pinched between spring and shoe web or spring and backing plate.

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.

  3. Object Number: 390075  Size: SH
  4. Remove the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .
  5. Remove the brake shoes. Refer to Brake Shoe Replacement .
  6. Replace the necessary drum brake hardware.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the brake shoes with the new drum brake hardware. Refer to Brake Shoe Replacement .
  2. Adjust the drum brakes. Refer to Drum Brake Adjustment .

  3. Object Number: 390075  Size: SH
  4. Install the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .
  5. Adjust the park brake system. Refer to Park Brake Adjustment in Park Brake.
  6. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  7. Lower the vehicle.