Parking Brake Shoe Inspection w/Rear Disc

Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in the Preface section.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
3. Remove the rear brake caliper bracket with the rear brake caliper. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement .

Important: DO NOT apply the park brake pedal with the rotors removed.

4. Remove the rear brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement .
5. Inspect and replace the park brake shoe and lining if any of the following conditions are found:

•	Excessive wear indicated by the park brake lining being worn down to the shoe

•	Brake lining cracking

•	Oil or fluid contamination of the brake lining

6. Adjust the park brake shoe. Refer to Park Brake Adjustment .
7. Install the rear brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement .
8. Install the rear brake caliper with the rear brake caliper bracket. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement .
9. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
10. Lower the vehicle.