OEM 2008 Chevrolet Impala Parking Brake Shoe

2008 Chevrolet Impala Parking Brake Shoe Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the Parking Brake Shoe on 2008 Chevrolet Impala?

  A: Start by picking the vehicle in the air and supporting it before you remove the rear tire and wheel assemblies. The brake system tension needs relief at the equalizer assembly followed by a removal sequence of the rear caliper bracket (Disc Brake System/Brake Caliper/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement) then the rear rotor (Disc Brake System/Brake Rotor/Disc/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Brake Rotor Replacement). Detach the rear park brake cable from its bracket at the wheel before removing the Parking Brake Cable return spring from the rear wheel actuator and bracket (Parking Brake Cable/Service and Repair/Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement (Z7U)). All components of the rear hub including the rear hub along with its backing plate and park brake cable bracket and actuator must be removed as one unit. The next operation involves removing the 2 retainers along with the park brake cable bracket from the park brake actuator. After separating the park brake shoe and actuator from the backing plate you need to remove the shoe from the actuator. Assembly of the park brake shoe on actuator should be completed before installing both parts onto the backing plate. Set the component over the rear hub and install the park brake cable bracket and the 2 retainers while tightening the bracket retainers to 14 n.m (124 lb in). After installing the rear hub you should proceed with attaching the rear park brake cable to its bracket at the rear wheel followed by connecting the park brake cable return spring to the park brake actuator and bracket at the rear wheel. The procedure includes installing the rear rotor (Disc Brake System/Brake Rotor/Disc/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Brake Rotor Replacement) followed by installing the rear caliper bracket (Disc Brake System/Brake Caliper/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement). Afterward, reinstall the rear tire and wheel assemblies. The last operation involves adjusting the park brake system before lowering the vehicle to completion.