OEM 2010 Cadillac CTS Parking Brake Shoe

2010 Cadillac CTS Parking Brake Shoe Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the Parking Brake Shoe on 2010 Cadillac CTS?

  A: Blocking rear drive wheels becomes necessary before removing the park Brake Shoe when the vehicle is equipped with a park brake lever. Owners should release tension in the cable system for electronic park brake mechanisms. Turn the ignition to off and maintain vehicle position by raising it with support. Commence work by taking off first the tire assembly then the wheel before proceeding to remove the rear brake rotor. The procedures for removing park Brake Shoe pins begin with compressing hold down spring units then rotating springs one-quarter turn. Reverse the adjuster screw to retract the park brake shoes before removal of the park Brake Shoe adjuster spring and spreading the shoes to extract the shoe adjuster. Use high temperature brake lubricant to treat the adjuster screw threads present in the park Brake Shoe adjuster unit. The park Brake Shoe assembly can be extracted from the backing plate when the shoes get extended to separate the assembly from the actuator. Safely remove the park Brake Shoe return spring then thoroughly clean and apply high temperature brake lubricant to the points of contact on the backing plate. Personnel must prepare park brake shoes for installation by attaching them to return spring before placing the assembly above the actuator. Begin by installing the park Brake Shoe adjuster then spread the shoes while installing the adjuster followed by the adjuster spring. Insert the park brake pins by first compressing hold down springs then rotating the spring one-quarter turn. The process to reinstall includes the rear brake rotor and adjusting the park brake actuator. The last task involves cable tension adjustment for the electric park brake system before installing the tire-wheel combination.