Park Brake Shoe Inspection

Park Brake Shoe Inspection

Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in Service Precautions.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting..
2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
3. Remove the rear brake caliper bracket with the rear brake caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement - Rear (W/O NYS) or (W/NYS).
4. Remove the rear brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear Rear (W/NYS) or Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear Rear (W/O NYS).
5. Inspect and replace the park brake shoe and lining if any of the following conditions are found:
^ Excessive wear indicated by the park brake lining being worn down to the shoe
^ Brake lining cracking
^ Oil or fluid contamination of the brake lining

6. Adjust the park brake shoe. Refer to Park Brake Adjustment.
7. Install the rear brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear (W/NYS) or Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear (W/O NYS).
8. Install the rear brake caliper with the rear brake caliper bracket. Refer to Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement - Rear (W/O NYS) or Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement - Rear (W/NYS).
9. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
10. Lower the vehicle.