OEM 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Parking Brake Shoe

2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Parking Brake Shoe Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the Parking Brake Shoe on 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?

  A: Start shoe replacement by lifting the vehicle before supporting it and removing the tire assemblies from the rear. Begin by reducing pressure in the park brake system at the equalizer assembly so you can proceed to remove the rear caliper bracket along with the rear rotor. The rear park brake cable should be detached from its bracket at the rear wheel before removing the park brake cable return spring from the park brake actuator and corresponding rear wheel bracket. The next step requires disassembly of all components within the rear hub assembly including the rear hub combined with the backing plate together with the park brake cable bracket and park brake actuator. Take off both retainers as well as the park brake cable bracket which are installed in the park brake actuator before placing the rear hub to the side. Start by removing the park brake shoe combined with the actuator from the backing plate then detach the park brake shoe section from the actuator. The park brake shoe needs installation at the actuator before being fitted onto the backing plate. Position the park brake shoe together with the actuator along with the backing plate above the rear hub while installing the park brake cable bracket and its two retainers which should be tightened to 10 nm (89 inch lbs.). You will install the rear hub assembly while securing the park brake cable to its bracket at the back wheel then fasten the cable return spring on the brake actuator which also connects to the rear wheel bracket. You must first add the rear rotor, rear caliper bracket, and rear tire and wheel assemblies along with an adjustment of the park brake system before lowering the vehicle.