This procedure applies only to vehicles equipped with rear disc brakes, while drum brake-equipped vehicles use the main drum
Brake Shoes as parking brake shoes. Begin by removing the rear
Brake Discs. Inspect the thickness of the lining material on the shoes; if it has worn down to 1/32-inch or less, replace the shoes. Next, remove the hub and bearing assembly, noting that shoe replacement can be performed without removing this assembly, although space will be limited. Clean the brake parts with brake system cleaner. Follow the illustrations for the brake shoe replacement process, which includes removing the lower return spring, lifting out the star-wheel adjuster mechanism while noting its orientation, removing the upper return spring, and releasing the front hold-down spring to lift off the front shoe. Remove the rear shoe assembly similarly, clean the backing plate, and lightly lubricate the contact surfaces with high-temperature grease. Fit the new rear shoe to the backing plate, install the hold-down retainer, and repeat the process for the front shoe. Install the upper return spring, clean and lubricate the adjuster, and install it in its original orientation. Then, install the lower return spring and rotate the adjuster for proper clearance before installing the brake disc. Remove the hole plugs from the brake discs and adjust the parking brake shoe clearance by turning the adjuster star wheel until the shoes contact the discs, ensuring no drag when the disc is turned. Install the
Brake Caliper, tightening the bolts to the specified torque, followed by installing the wheel and tightening the lug nuts. Finally, set the parking brake with about 45 pounds of force and count the number of clicks; it should be about five clicks, and if not, adjust the parking brake accordingly.