GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
🢒
Chevrolet
🢒
2003
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Blazer - 4WD
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Brakes
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Hydraulic Brakes
🢒 Drum Brake Hardware Replacement
Removal Procedure
Caution:
Refer to
Brake Dust Caution
in the Preface section.
Raise the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
Remove the brake drum. Refer to
Brake Drum Replacement
.
Remove the brake shoe return springs.
Remove the brake shoe guide.
Remove the hold down springs.
Remove the hold down pins.
Remove the actuator lever and the actuator lever pivot.
Remove the actuator lever and the lever pivot.
Remove the lever return spring.
Inspect all remaining parts for discoloration due to heat or stress. Replace parts as needed.
Installation Procedure
Install the actuator lever and the lever pivot.
Install the actuator lever return spring.
Install the hold down pins.
Install the hold down springs.
Install the brake shoe guide.
Install the brake shoe return springs.
Install the brake drum. Refer to
Brake Drum Replacement
.
Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
Adjust the brakes. Refer to
Drum Brake Adjustment
.
Lower the vehicle.