Parking Brake Shoe Inspection

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


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 (JE5, JL9) (Service and Repair)Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (J56) (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 Parking Brake Adjustment (Adjustments).
5. Install the rear brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (JE5, JL9) (Service and Repair)Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (J56) (Service and Repair).
6. Lower the vehicle.