Pontiac 19256491 Shoe Kit,Rear Brake

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The removal of the rear brakes on 2009 and earlier models begins by loosening wheel lug nuts and raising the vehicle on jackstands. Release parking brake, remove wheel. Pull off the spring from the brake adjuster assembly, then take out adjuster and adjuster lever. With pliers, lift lock end of shoe retractor spring then free trailing shoe. Lower shoe and lever connected to parking brake then raise retractor spring and remove leading shoe. Finally, depress tab at cable end then twist off trailing shoe/parking brake lever as well. For installation purposes however clean backing plate, lubricate contact points for shoes, center retractor spring in its mount and secure it there. The new leading brake shoe must be installed first, connect the parking brake cable back to the lever then install new trailing shoe/lever. Clean and lube adjuster threads; insert it back between shoes with adjuster lever together with spring in place again. To turn star wheel while keeping holding up their levers in order adjusting shoes only needs done by you. Check drum for any damage after installing it on axle flange again. Pump brake pedal listening for any rubbing so that you can make necessary adjustments if needed again on your drive wheels one more time finally install the wheel lower vehicle check operation of brakes before driving once more! On 2010 or later models however this process is changed slightly differently than I thought because Remove adjuster from shoes first rather followed by removing hold-down springs for shoes lastly do not detach lower return springs doing this will result into removing both shoes completely right? In order to remove trailing shoe/parking brake lever from parking brake cable However attach upper return spring to trailing show along with installing onto them holdspring Install lower return spring before moving onto cleaning and lubing threaded section Reinstalling however means that one put an adjusting between retainer clips which also includes upper returnspring going through front side leading Reclaim their adjuster level as well as spring and recheck drum damage that might have happened. Attach brake drum, pump brake pedal, then make necessary adjustment. Finally, reinstall wheel lower vehicle makesure brakes are working properly before driving.

For 2010 and later models, the removal process is slightly different. Start by removing the adjuster lever spring and the adjuster lever from the adjuster. Disconnect one end of the upper return spring from the backside of the brake shoes using locking pliers. Remove the adjuster from the shoes, followed by the shoe hold-down springs. Disconnect the lower return spring from each shoe and remove the shoes.

For installation, clean the backing plate, lube the shoe contact points, and secure the center of the retractor spring in its mount. Install the new leading brake shoe, reconnect the parking brake cable end to the lever, and install the new trailing shoe/lever. Clean and lube the adjuster threads, reinstall it between the shoes, and install the adjuster lever and spring. Adjust the shoes by turning the star wheel while holding the lever up. Check the drum for any damage and install it on the axle flange. Pump the brake pedal, listen for any rubbing, and adjust the shoes if necessary. Finally, install the wheel, lower the vehicle, and check the brake operation before driving.