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Park Brake Shoe Inspection



Parking Brake Shoe Inspection
Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution (Brake Dust Caution) .

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the rear brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (Service and Repair) .
3. 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

4. Adjust the park brake shoes if necessary. Refer to Park Brake Adjustment (Adjustments) .
5. Install the rear brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (Service and Repair) .
6. Lower the vehicle.