Parking Brake Shoe Inspection

Parking Brake Shoe Inspection





Warning:
Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.


Caution:
Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution Vehicle Damage Warnings.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.

2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.

3. Remove the rear brake caliper bracket with the rear brake caliper. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement.

4. Remove the rear brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement Rear Brake Rotor Replacement.

5. Inspect the park brake shoe and lining. If it exhibits any of the following conditions, then it requires replacement :

* 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. Install the rear brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement Rear Brake Rotor Replacement.

7. Install the rear brake caliper with the rear brake caliper bracket. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement.

8. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.

9. Lower the vehicle.