OEM 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt Brake Shoe

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt Brake Shoe Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the brake shoes on 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt?

  A: Start Brake Shoe replacement by supporting the vehicle then disconnecting the tire and wheel unit and following with Brake Drum removal. You should avoid excessively stretching the adjuster spring because it could get ruined. You must remove the adjuster spring through the process of dislodging its hook end from the adjuster actuator lever tab and letting it free from the Brake Shoe web hole. Take away the adjuster actuator lever from its position on the pivot. Users must employ the j 38400 Brake Shoe spanner and spring remover (J 38400) to divide the Brake Shoe tops and extract the adjuster assembly from the shoes. Use the hook end of the j 38400 (J 38400) tool to detach the universal spring from the shoe web hole by gently pulling it forward with support. This procedure removes the trailing Brake Shoe. Unstop the park brake cable from the park brake lever of the trailing Brake Shoe followed by a similar process for installing the leading Brake Shoe. Brake Shoe lining thickness must be at least 0.5 mm (0.020 inch) when measuring; however a shoe replacement is needed if this thickness is not achieved. Slight amounts of high-temperature silicone brake lubricant should be applied to contact surfaces on Brake Shoe areas at the Brake Backing Plate. Installation of the leading Brake Shoe requires correct positioning of the universal spring using j 38400 (J 38400). The park brake cable should be reinstalled onto the trailing Brake Shoe park brake lever after which installation of the trailing Brake Shoe proceeds as earlier demonstrated. Use the j 38400 (J 38400) to spread the brake shoes from the top before installing the adjuster assembly and adjuster actuator lever properly in position. After placing the adjuster spring into position ensure its loop end completely fits on the actuator lever tab before performing drum brake adjustment and reinstalling Brake Drum components and tire assembly on the vehicle.