OEM 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt Brake Shoe

2005 Chevrolet Cobalt Brake Shoe Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the brake shoes on 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt?

  A: Vehicle support begins with raising it while following Brake Drum removal before you can remove the tires and then the wheel assembly. When removing the adjuster spring maintain proper control by disconnecting its hook end from the adjuster actuator lever tab then freeing the spring from inside the Brake Shoe web hole. Follow up by removing the adjuster actuator lever while it rests on its pivot position. You should pass the top of the brake shoes with the j 38400 Brake Shoe spanner and spring remover (J 38400) to extract the adjuster assembly from the brake shoes. Use the hook end of the j 38400 (J 38400) to extract the universal spring from its position in the shoe web hole by while holding the universal spring. After removing the trailing Brake Shoe this way release the park brake cable from its attachment to the park brake lever on the trailing shoe. The installer should apply these steps to the leading Brake Shoe along with the trailing Brake Shoe. Check the Brake Shoe lining thickness that must exceed 0.5 mm (0.020 inch); when the total reaches below this threshold replace the brake shoes. High-temperature silicone brake lubricant should be applied as a thin coat to the Brake Shoe contact surfaces on the Brake Backing Plate. The leading Brake Shoe needs installation with the universal spring activated before attaching the Parking Brake Cable to the trailing Brake Shoe. Repeat the installation process of the trailing Brake Shoe but focus on correct universal spring attachment. The j 38400 (J 38400) must be used for proper spacing of the brake shoes' tops while you need to mount both the adjuster assembly and adjuster actuator lever correctly into place. To complete the process install the adjuster spring by avoiding excessive stretching and perform drum brake adjustments followed by Brake Drum and tire and wheel assembly reinstallation before lowering the vehicle.