OEM 2008 Cadillac XLR Parking Brake Shoe

2008 Cadillac XLR Parking Brake Shoe Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the Parking Brake Shoe on 2008 Cadillac XLR?

  A: Begin shoe replacement by removing the rear brake rotor as the first step (Rear Brake Rotor Replacement) and the second step includes taking out the wheel bearing/hub (Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement). You should first turn the parking brake adjusting nut to get rid of all park brake shoe adjustment and after that take out the Parking Brake Shoe retaining spring. The park brake shoe assembly becomes removable through the process of shoe grasp followed by assembly actuator spread before removing it from the actuator assembly. To install the assembly start by grasping and slightly spreading the park brake shoe assembly before pulling it over the actuator assembly. Afterward, place the Parking Brake Shoe retaining spring. Complete the procedure by conducting a park brake adjustment then reinstall the wheel bearing/hub unit (Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement), while the last step is to install the brake rotor (Rear Brake Rotor Replacement).