OEM 2001 Chevrolet Tracker Brake Drum

2001 Chevrolet Tracker Brake Drum Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the brake drum on 2001 Chevrolet Tracker?

  A: In order to replace the drum, we need to first let go of the park brake, unscrew the 4 screws (1, 3, 4, 6) & set 2 clips (2, 5) to release the console. Relieve the parking brake cable lock nut , then lift up and prop the vehicle. Take off the tire and wheel assembly, then the locking washers on the wheel studs. If the drum cannot come off by hand, it's possible to install two 8 mm bolts into the drum and tighten to pull the drum off of the hub. Before installing the new drum, also measure the outer diameter of the brake shoes check it means that the brake shoes diameter is in the range of 219.4mm (8.638 inch) to 219.7mm (8.650 inch) before installing the new drum. Adjust the adjuster if necessary. Mount the Brake Drum, which may not be dirty or oily, reinstall the locking washers to the wheel studs and the assembly of tire and wheel. Lower the vehicle and pump the Brake Pedal three to ten times for approximately 30 kg (66 lbs.), in order to have the optimal drum-to-shoe clearance. The parking brake should be adjusted, and then the console is reinstalled fastened by the 4 screws (1, 3, 4, 6) and 2 clips (2, 5).