OEM Chevrolet Lumina Brake Shoe

Chevrolet Lumina Brake Shoe Parts and Q&A

• Brake Shoes, Rear
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  Q: How to service and repair the brake shoes on Chevrolet Lumina?

  A:

  The following tools are essential to service and repair brake shoes: the necessary tool for this task is j 38400 Brake Shoe spanner and spring remover. J 38400 Brake Shoe spanner and spring remover. The technician must raise the vehicle before marking the wheel-to-axle connection and then remove the wheel and tire. Mark the drum's position relative to the axle flange before removing the Brake Drum . Contact the Brake Drum replacement procedure when you experience difficulty in drum removal. Apply the j 38400 tool to pull the loop section of the adjuster spring free from the adjuster actuator before removing it from the Parking Brake Shoe web. Insert the j 38400 hook end underneath the return spring and adjuster shoe web to lift the spring's end out of its shoe web hole. Use the flat edge of the j 38400 to push the return spring end towards the axle until it breaks free from the shoe web area and settles on the backing plate. Proceed with adjuster actuator (6) disassembly from Brake Shoe and brake lining (4, 5) and adjusting screw and then remove the parking brake lever (7). Use the j 38400 tool to free the end of the lift spring at the Parking Brake Shoe and lining for removal from the backing plate. Thoroughly wash all parts using clear denatured alcohol while checking each component for damage or wear. Check the Wheel Cylinder for leakage and replace it if necessary and also inspect for damaged boots. Replace vehicle parts showing signs of heat discoloration or overstress damage. Replace parts showing wear. During installation apply gm p/n 1052196 or its equivalent brake lubricant to the six raised shoe pads of the backing plate along with its anchor surfaces. Install the hooking center spring section under the anchor tab before putting the Parking Brake Shoe and lining into position. The j 38400 tool will help raise the return spring end to insert it onto the Brake Shoe. Connect the parking brake lever to the Parking Brake Shoe and Parking Brake Cable when the cable had been disconnected. After lubricating and cleaning the adjusting screw you need to install all components beginning with the adjuster shoe followed by the adjusting screw and finally install the adjuster shoe lining. Use the adjuster nut end of the adjusting screw to interact with the Parking Brake Shoe web and lever and then position the return spring inside the adjuster shoe and lining by using the j 38400 tool. Use the j 38400 tool to spread the brake shoes while locating the adjuster actuator into position. Apply gm p/n 1052196 brake lubricant or its equivalent to both the pivot point and tab of the adjuster actuator before installation. Install the adjuster spring by placing its u-shaped end into the Parking Brake Shoe web hole before stretching it to wrap the loop end around the adjuster actuator tab. Before adjusting the brakes check that the adjuster actuator is in its correct position and operating properly. Install the brake drums while aligning the marks made during removal and then install tires and wheels followed by lowering the vehicle.