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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .

  2. Object Number: 176289  Size: SH
  3. Remove the shoe hold-down springs (1) by turning the hold-down pins (2).

  4. Object Number: 176292  Size: SH
  5. Remove the shoe return springs (10), shoe linings, and adjuster (12).

  6. Object Number: 172458  Size: SH
  7. Remove the parking brake cable from the lever (1).
  8. Remove the clip, shim, pin, and lever from the shoe.
  9. Inspect all of the drum brake components for the following conditions;
  10. • Wear
    • Distortion
    • Cracks

Installation Procedure

Important: Apply Lubriplate® GM P/N 1050109 white lithium grease, or the equivalent, to all of the brake component metal contact points (where the brake shoe metal contacts the backing plate, the wheel cylinder and the adjustment strut, etc.) prior to installation.

  1. Install the lever to the rear shoe. Secure the lever with a clip, shim and pin.
  2. Install the parking brake cable to the lever.

  3. Object Number: 176292  Size: SH
  4. Install the shoe return springs (10), shoe linings and adjuster (12).
  5. Install the shoe hold-down springs (8) by pushing them down in place and turning the hold-down pins (14).
  6. Install the drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .