OEM 2009 GMC Canyon Brake Shoe

2009 GMC Canyon Brake Shoe Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the brake shoes on 2009 GMC Canyon?

  A: The initial step for Brake Shoe replacement includes taking the Brake Drum off. The first step involves removing the Brake Shoe adjuster spring in conjunction with the Brake Shoe adjuster lever. The Brake Shoe adjuster assembly must be carefully spread from the wheel cylinder to remove it. The Brake Shoe hold down springs and cups need compression with their ends turned 1/4 rotation to remove the mechanism. The forward Brake Shoe should rotate toward the rear axle flange followed by removal of the Brake Shoe lower retaining spring then the forward Brake Shoe . After removing the Brake Shoe upper return spring you can free the park brake cable from its fitting on the Brake Shoe park brake apply lever for rear Brake Shoe and park brake lever assembly removal. Install the rear Brake Backing Plate by cleaning Brake Shoe contact points before applying high temperature silicone brake lubricant as a light coating. After traditional installation of the Brake Shoe park brake apply lever with updated park brake cable fitting come the Brake Shoe upper return spring and forward Brake Shoe . To set up the installation of the Brake Shoe lower retaining spring, first rotate the forward Brake Shoe toward the rear axle flange then apply the Brake Shoe lower retaining spring simultaneously with the Brake Shoe hold down springs and cups following the sequence of compressing the springs inward and rotating the cups 1/4 turn. The installation of Brake Shoe adjuster assembly requires spreading the top ends of brake shoes from the wheel cylinder. Then install Brake Shoe adjuster lever followed by Brake Shoe adjuster spring . Adjust the rear brake shoes before placing in the Brake Drum.