Park Brake Shoe Inspection - Rear Disc Brakes

Park Brake Shoe Inspection (Rear Disc Brakes)

Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in Cautions and Notices.

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
3. Remove the rear brake caliper and bracket. Refer to Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement - Rear in Disc Brakes.
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 Refer to Park Brake Adjustment.