OEM 2001 Chevrolet Prizm Brake Shoe

2001 Chevrolet Prizm Brake Shoe Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the brake shoes on 2001 Chevrolet Prizm?

  A: Starting the Brake Shoe replacement requires the removal of the drum coupled with front shoe return spring detachment followed by removing the shoe hold-down spring along with the anchor spring . The first step requires removal of the shoe hold-down spring cups (11,13) combined with shoe pin and front shoe . You should remove the rear shoe hold-down spring then take out the shoe hold-down spring cups (7, 9) followed by shoe pin and adjuster spring and park brake lever strut with shoe return spring before final removal of rear shoe. Detach the park brake cable from the lever then remove the two c-shaped park brake lever washers (1, 5) together with the park brake lever return ring the park brake lever and the rear Brake Shoe adjuster actuator . The inspection should include checking the drum brake components for their level of wear as well as rust and damage. Additionally, determine if the Brake Drum needs refinishing or should get replaced. All brake element metal points require pre-installation treatment with lubriplate (R) gm p/n 1050109 white lithium grease. Installation begins with the placement order of rear Brake Shoe adjuster actuator followed by the park brake lever and park brake lever return ring then finally the two c-shaped park brake lever washers. Follow this step by connecting the park brake cable to the lever and then installing the shoe in the reverse position followed by the strut combined with its return spring and adjuster spring and shoe pin and shoe retention spring holders (7, 9) and lastly the reverse shoe retention spring. Move on to front shoe installation before adding anchor spring and shoe pin along with shoe hold-down spring cups (111, 13). Then install the shoe hold-down spring. To finish the installation apply the park brake lever strut combined with the shoe return spring to the front shoe before putting in the drum.