Park Brake Shoe Inspection

Park Brake Shoe Inspection (w/Rear Disc)

Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.
3. Remove the rear brake caliper bracket with the rear brake caliper.

4. Important: DO NOT apply the park brake pedal with the rotors removed.

Remove the rear brake rotor.
5. 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 of the brake lining
6. Adjust the park brake shoe. Refer to Park Brake Adjustment (w/Rear Disc) Park Brake Adjustment (w/Rear Drum).
7. Install the rear brake rotor.
8. Install the rear brake caliper with the rear brake caliper bracket.
9. Install the tire and wheel.
10. Lower the vehicle.