Q: How to properly service and replace the Parking Brake Shoe on Cadillac CTS?
A: Before installing new parking brake shoes the Wheel Bearing together with hub assembly must be removed. Screw the parking brake adjusting nut by until all park brake shoe adjustment has been removed. The Parking Brake Shoe retaining spring needs to be taken out first before pulling the shoe assembly from the actuator by grasping it and spreading it slightly. Start with the park brake shoe assembly installation which requires same-step procedure followed by Parking Brake Shoe retaining spring installation. Restore the Wheel Bearing together with hub assembly before setting the Parking Brake Shoe-to-drum clearance then proceed to lower the vehicle.
Q: How to Properly Adjust and Replace the Parking Brake Shoe on Cadillac SRX?
A: Replacement of the Parking Brake Shoe begins with the removal of the Wheel Bearing along with its hub assembly. The parking brake adjusting nut should be rotated for all necessary shoe adjustment to be drained away. The first step removes the Parking Brake Shoe retaining spring then the park brake shoe assembly becomes removable by grasping at the shoe while spreading it lightly while pulling away from the actuator assembly. First install the park brake shoe assembly by following the same steps followed by mounting the Parking Brake Shoe retaining spring. Put back the Wheel Bearing and hub assembly before setting the Parking Brake Shoe-to-drum clearance through installation steps. Finally, lower the vehicle.
Q: How to properly service and replace the Parking Brake Shoe on Cadillac XLR?
A: The first step to replace the Parking Brake Shoe requires removing both brake rotor and wheel bearing/hub. Starting by rotating the parking brake adjusting nut until all park brake shoe adjustment has been removed, you can remove the Parking Brake Shoe retaining spring. One must grasp the shoe and apply slight tension before pulling it from the actuator assembly. Installation requires the user to grasp the shoe and create slight spread before pulling it over the actuator assembly before installing the Parking Brake Shoe retaining spring. After the adjustment of Parking Brake Shoe-to-drum clearance the wheel bearing/hub must be installed followed by installing the brake rotor.