Q: How to install park brake shoes (25/35 series)?
A:
The proper way is to install the adjuster assembly to the park brake shoes, the park brake shoes to the park brake actuator, the park brake shoe anchor springs, and pins, the park brake shoe return spring, the rotor, the park brake cable to the park brake actuator lever, and the tire and wheel.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: How to install the park brake shoe (15 series)?
A:
The proper way is to install the parking brake shoe assembly, slide the park brake shoe into position and seat into the retaining spring, and install the rotor, the park brake cable, and the tire and wheel.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: What kind of tools will be required while adjusting the park brake shoe?
A:
The tools required include J 21177-A Drum-to-Brake Shoe Clearance Gauge.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: How to properly adjust the park brake shoe?
A:
The proper way is to set the J21177-A so that it contacts the inside diameter of the rotor, position the J 211 77-A over the shoe and the lining at the widest, turn the adjuster nut until the lining just contacts the J21177-A, repeat steps 1-3 for the opposite side, and the clearance between the park brake shoe and the rotor is 0.6604 mm (0.026 inches).
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: How to remove the park brake shoe (15 series)?
A:
The proper way is to remove the tire and the wheel, relieve the tension on the park brake cables and remove the park brake cable from the park brake actuator lever, the rotor, the park brake shoe assembly from the backing plate, and the park brake shoe assembly from the vehicle.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: How to remove the park brake shoe (25/35 series)?
A:
The proper way is to remove the tire and the wheel, the park brake cable from the park brake actuator lever, the rotor, the park brake shoe return spring, and the park brake shoe anchor springs and pins.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
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Q: How to remove the electronic brake control module (EBCM)?
A:
The proper way is to disconnect the negative battery cable, and the electrical connectors from the EBCM, and remove the bolts securing the EHCU mounting bracket to the frame rail, the mounting screws that fasten the EBCM to the BPMV, and the EBCM from the BPMV.
Q: What is the removal procedure for the wheel speed sensor (2WD)?
A:
The procedure is to remove the tire and wheel, the brake rotor, the wheel speed sensor (WSS) from the hub/bearing assembly, the WSS cable mounting clip from the knuckle, from the upper control arm and the frame attachment point, and the WSS cable electrical connector.