GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
  2. Remove the rear wheel and the tire assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the rear rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement .
  4. Remove the upper and the lower return springs from the park brake shoes.

  5. Object Number: 891866  Size: SH
  6. Remove the park brake shoe hold down retainers.

  7. Object Number: 891901  Size: SH
  8. Remove the park brake shoes and the adjuster.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 891903  Size: SH
  1. Coat the adjuster with silicone grease at the locations in the diagram.

  2. Object Number: 891866  Size: SH
  3. Attach the park brake shoes to the back plate with the retainer springs.

  4. Object Number: 891901  Size: SH
  5. Slightly pull apart the shoes and install the adjuster.
  6. Check that the park brake shoes are properly engaged with the park brake lever.

  7. Object Number: 891917  Size: SH
  8. Install the upper and the lower return springs.
  9. Install the rear rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement .
  10. Adjust the parking brake. Refer to Park Brake Adjustment .
  11. Notice: Refer to Wheel Installation Caution in the Preface section.

  12. Position the wheel and the tire assembly onto the hub.
  13. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  14. Install the rear wheel and the assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  15. Lower the vehicle from the hoist.