GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
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Oldsmobile
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2001
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Alero
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Brakes
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Park Brake
🢒 Parking Brake Shoe Inspection
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
Remove the rear brake caliper bracket with the rear brake caliper. Refer to
Rear Brake Rotor Replacement
in Disc Brakes.
Remove the rear brake rotor. Refer to
Rear Brake Rotor Replacement
in Disc Brakes.
Inspect and replace the park brake shoe and lining if any of the following conditions are found:
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Excessive wear indicated by the park brake lining being worn down to the shoe
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Brake lining cracking
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Oil or fluid contamination of the brake lining
Adjust the park brake shoe. Refer to
Park Brake Adjustment
.
Install the rear brake rotor.
Install the rear brake caliper with the rear brake caliper bracket. Refer to
Rear Brake Rotor Replacement
in Disc Brakes.
Install the tire and wheel. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
Lower the vehicle.