Q: How to replace the brake shoes on Chevrolet Colorado?
A: The first step when replacing brake shoes requires the removal of the Brake Drum. Start by extracting both the Brake Shoe adjuster spring as well as Brake Shoe adjuster lever. You should move the Brake Shoe tops from the wheel cylinder while spreading them open to detach the Brake Shoe adjuster assembly . Take the Brake Shoe hold down springs and cups to make them shrink while making a quarter turn to unfasten the Brake Shoe retaining cups. After rotating the forward Brake Shoe toward the rear axle flange you can take away both the Brake Shoe lower retaining spring and the forward Brake Shoe. The process starts with eliminating the Brake Shoe upper return spring then disconnecting the park brake cable fitting from the Brake Shoe park brake apply lever. Take out the rear Brake Shoe as well as the park brake lever assembly from its position followed by removing the park brake lever from the Brake Shoe. The first step for installation includes the cleaning of Brake Shoe contact points on the rear Brake Backing Plate before applying a thin layer of high temperature silicone brake lubricant to these points. Connect the Brake Shoe to the park brake lever before you join the park brake cable fitting to the Brake Shoe park brake apply lever and place the Brake Shoe correctly on the rear Brake Backing Plate. The installation sequence starts with the Brake Shoe upper return spring followed by the forward Brake Shoe while rotating it in a direction towards the rear axle flange. To install the Brake Shoe lower retaining spring together with the Brake Shoe hold down springs and cups use spring compression followed by a 1/4 turn rotation of the cups. Before setting these components make sure to separate the top portion of the brake shoes from the wheel cylinder then insert the Brake Shoe adjuster assembly followed by the Brake Shoe adjuster lever combined with its adjustable spring. Close the procedure by setting the rear brake shoes before installing the Brake Drum.
Q: How to replace the brake shoes on Chevrolet Malibu?
A: Begin Brake Shoe replacement by lifting the vehicle and implementing support while taking off the tire and wheel followed by the Brake Drum. Take the adjuster spring and adjuster actuator lever out from the pivot unit. Install the j 38400 (J 38400) Brake Shoe spanner and spring remover to open the brake shoes on top while taking away the adjuster assembly. Insert the hook end of the j 38400 into the universal spring underneath the shoe web hole then pull it slowly while maintaining universal spring contact by using the tool to remove the Brake Shoe. Follow the same steps to remove the other Brake Shoe after pulling the park brake cable out from its connection with the park brake lever. When installing the backing plates use high-temperature silicone brake lubricant for a thin application between their contact surfaces. Installation of the trailing Brake Shoe requires the j 38400 tool to enable proper engagement of the Brake Shoe web hole with the universal spring. Proceed with installing the park brake cable to the park brake lever and apply the j 38400 tool to spread the top of the brake shoes before inserting the adjuster assembly and adjuster actuator lever and adjuster spring. Complete the procedure by adjusting the drum brake system before application of Brake Drum and tire and wheel assembly to lower the vehicle.
Q: How to replace the brake shoes on Chevrolet Silverado 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.