Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 GMC Canyon and 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Clean the rear brake backing plate brake shoe contact points.
Apply a light coat of high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the rear brake backing plate brake shoe contact points.
Install the park brake lever to the brake shoe.

Fig 1: Rear Brake Shoe And Park Brake Lever Assembly

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Install the park brake cable fitting (1) to the brake shoe park brake apply lever and position the brake shoe (2) to the rear brake backing plate.

Fig 2: Brake Shoe Upper Return Spring

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Install the brake shoe upper return spring (1).

Fig 3: Forward Brake Shoe

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Install the forward brake shoe (1).

Fig 4: Forward Brake Shoe & Lower Retaining Spring

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Rotate the forward brake shoe (1) toward the rear axle flange.
Install the brake shoe lower retaining spring (2).

Fig 5: Brake Shoe Hold Down Springs And Cups

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Install the brake shoe hold down springs and cups (1) by compressing the springs inward and rotating the cups 1/4 turn.

Fig 6: Brake Shoe Adjuster Assembly

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Carefully spread the top of the brake shoes away from the wheel cylinder and install the brake shoe adjuster assembly (1).

Fig 7: Brake Shoe Adjuster Lever

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Install the brake shoe adjuster lever (1).

Fig 8: Brake Shoe Adjuster Spring

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Install the brake shoe adjuster spring (1).
Adjust the rear brake shoes. Refer to Drum Brake Adjustment .
Install the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .