OEM 2005 GMC Sierra 3500 Parking Brake Shoe

2005 GMC Sierra 3500 Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the Parking Brake Shoe on the 25/35 Series, except RPO NYS on 2005 GMC Sierra 3500?

  A: Vehicle elevation with support along with tire and wheel removal becomes necessary to replace the park brake shoe on 25/35 series vehicles that do not feature rpo nys. You should begin by loosening the nut at the equalizer to reduce tension in park brake cables before removing the park brake cable from the park brake actuator lever. Turn the adjustment screw to its fully home position after taking out the rotor by adjusting it through the notched adjustment nut. Users should extract the park brake shoe assembly by detaching the shoe tips from their slots to slide it forward toward the retaining spring for separation. The assembly removal from the car requires fitting one shoe open end onto the axle flange while rotating it until it passes through the flange. Pay attention to cleaning the park brake components thoroughly with a shop cloth before installing the park brake shoe assembly by placing one open end of the shoe across the axle flange and rotating it into position behind. Insert the park brake shoe onto the inboard actuator side before sliding it properly into the retaining spring. Verify the shoe placement on the backing plate while checking the slots receive both tips before accomplishing shoe adjustment. After rotor installation tighten the park brake actuator lever nut which attaches to the intermediate cable at the equalizer to 3.5 nm (31 inch lbs.). After installing the tire and wheel you should remove safety stands before lowering the vehicle then readjust the park brake cable.