Park Brake Shoe Inspection

Parking Brake Shoe Inspection
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 assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
3. Remove the rear brake caliper bracket with the rear brake caliper. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement (Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement) .

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


4. Remove the rear brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (Service and Repair) .

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
* Park brake lining cracking
* Oil or fluid contamination of the park brake lining

6. Adjust the park brake shoe. Refer to Park Brake Adjustment (Adjustments) .
7. Install the rear brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (Service and Repair) .
8. Install the rear brake caliper with the rear brake caliper bracket. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement (Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement) .
9. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
10. Lower the vehicle.