OEM 2010 GMC Sierra 1500 Brake Shoe

2010 GMC Sierra 1500 Brake Shoe Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the brake shoes on 2010 GMC Sierra 1500?

  A: The Brake Drum needs removal as a first step for brake shoes replacement. Remove first both the adjuster actuator lever spring and adjuster actuator lever from the system. You should open the brake shoes slightly to get rid of the Brake Shoe adjuster . Users should inspect all drum brake adjuster components for presence of damage and replace any parts found to be missing or worn out or damaged. The Brake Shoe hold down springs and cups can be detached from their pins by compressing the spring followed by rotating the assembly one-quarter turn. Start by dislodging the lower Brake Shoe spring and shift the primary Brake Shoe in an outward direction until the return spring disconnects from the Brake Shoe web. You need to remove the Brake Shoe return spring followed by compressing the park brake cable spring so the park brake cable fitting can disconnect from the park brake lever for removing the secondary Brake Shoe. Clean the backing plate after which apply high temperature brake lubricant to the rear Brake Backing Plate contact surfaces of the brake shoes then inspect for any absent or worn out or damaged drum brake hardware components. The process starts with park brake cable spring compression to enable fitting the park brake cable fitting end on the secondary Brake Shoe park brake pointed toward the rear Brake Backing Plate. Add the Brake Shoe return spring by putting its hook end through the web from behind then insert the primary Brake Shoe return spring and position it on the rear Brake Backing Plate while guiding its hook end from the outside. The completion process involves compressing lower Brake Shoe springs before rotating their assemblies 1/4 turn while securing them to hold down pins. High temperature brake lubricant must be used to clean and lubricate the threads of the Brake Shoe adjuster before installing the component. First unfold brake shoes to fit the Brake Shoe adjuster before placing adjuster actuator lever onto the pivot pin of the primary Brake Shoe and lastly install the Brake Shoe adjuster actuator lever spring. The Brake Drum installation process must be completed last.