GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in the Preface section.

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tire and the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

  3. Object Number: 492729  Size: SH
  4. Pull down on the front park brake cable (3) and remove the front park brake cable (3) from the connector (1).
  5. Remove the park brake cable from the brake caliper lever.
  6. Remove the rear brake caliper. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement .
  7. Remove the rear brake caliper bracket. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement .
  8. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement .

  9. Object Number: 370485  Size: SH
  10. Turn the adjustment screw (1) to the fully home position in the notched adjustment nut.
  11. Remove the park brake shoe assembly by sliding the shoe (2) towards the retaining spring (3) until the shoe disengages from the spring.

Installation Procedure

  1. Clean the debris and the dust from the park brake components using a clean shop towel.

  2. Object Number: 370485  Size: SH
  3. Align the slots in both the adjusting screw and tappet to be parallel with the backing plate face.
  4. Position the park brake shoe (2) on the inboard side of the actuator (1).
  5. Slide the parking brake shoe into position and seat into the retaining spring (3).
  6. Inspect the shoe assembly position. The shoe must be central on the backing plate with both tips located in the slots.
  7. Adjust the park brake shoe. Refer to Park Brake Adjustment .
  8. Install the brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement .
  9. Install the rear brake caliper bracket. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement .
  10. Install the rear brake caliper. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement .
  11. Install the park brake cable to the park brake lever.

  12. Object Number: 492729  Size: SH
  13. Connect the front park brake cable (3) to the connector (1).
  14. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  15. Lower the vehicle.