Brakes - Park Brake Shoe Retaining Clip Kit
Bulletin No.: 02-05-26-001CDate: January 19, 2005
INFORMATION
Subject:
Rear Parking Brake Shoe Retaining Spring Clip Service Kit for Drum-in-Hat (DIH) Equipped Vehicles
Models:
2004-2005 Buick Rainier
2002-2005 Cadillac Escalade Models
2002-2005 Chevrolet Avalanche
1998-2005 Chevrolet Blazer
1999-2005 Chevrolet Silverado Models
2000-2005 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe
2002-2005 Chevrolet SSR, TrailBlazer Models
2003-2005 Chevrolet Astro, Express
1998-2005 GMC Jimmy
1999-2005 GMC Sierra Models
2000-2005 GMC Yukon Models
2002-2005 GMC Envoy Models
2003-2005 GMC Safari, Savana
1998-2004 Oldsmobile Bravada
This Bulletin ONLY applies to 1500 series vehicles with four wheel disc brakes.
Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to include additional models and clarify parts usage information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 02-05-26-001B (Section 05 - Brakes).
A rear parking brake retaining spring clip kit has been released for service. This kit consists of two parking brake hold down spring clips (2) and bolts (3).
Note:
Use J 46277 Rotor Removal Tool with J 6125-B Slide Hammer to remove the rotor from the vehicle. Place J 46277 between the rotor surfaces in the vent section of the rotor. DO NOT place J 46277 on the back side of the rotor surface, it may damage the rotor surface.
During rear brake rotor removal, it is possible to damage the parking brake shoe retaining spring clip. Order this new kit when replacement of the clips is required but the parking brake shoes do not require replacement.
Important:
The spring clip kits mentioned in this bulletin do not address any parking brake concerns. Refer to the Parking Brakes sub-section of the Service Manual for any diagnostic information.
Parts Information
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
Warranty Information
When removal of the rear brake rotors results in damage to the spring clips on vehicles under warranty, use the labor operation shown in conjunction with one of the kit part numbers listed above.
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