Parking Brake Actuator: Service and Repair

Parking Brake Actuator Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the rear brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (J57) Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (J57)Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (JL9, J55, J56) Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (JL9, J55, J56).

2. Rotate the park brake adjuster nut until the bolt is in the closed position.

3. Remove the park brake shoe retaining spring.





4. Remove the park brake shoe assembly by grasping the shoe and spreading slightly while pulling the shoe from the actuator assembly.





5. Remove the two actuator mounting bolts.

6. Remove the actuator assembly from the dust shield.

Installation Procedure





1. Apply high temperature, silicone lubricant to positions 1 and 2. Do not apply grease to the bolt threads (3).

2. Install the actuator to the dust shield.

3. Apply high temperature, silicone lubricant to the brake caliper bolt shaft. Do not lubricate the bolt threads.

Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

4. Install the actuator mounting bolts.

Tighten the actuator mounting bolts to 70 Nm (52 lb ft).





5. Install the park brake shoe assembly by grasping the shoe and spreading slightly while pulling the shoe over the actuator assembly.





6. Install the park brake shoe retaining spring.

7. Adjust the park brake. Refer to Parking Brake Adjustment Adjustments.

8. Install the brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (J57) Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (J57)Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (JL9, J55, J56) Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (JL9, J55, J56).