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Park Brake Shoe Inspection

Park Brake Shoe Inspection

Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in Service Precautions.





1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.
3. Remove the rear brake caliper and bracket.





4. Remove the rear brake rotor.
5. Inspect the park brake shoe and lining and replace 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.





7. Install the rear brake rotor





8. Install the rear brake caliper and bracket.
9. Install the tire and wheel.
10. Lower the vehicle.