Parking Brake Shoe: Testing and Inspection

1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Wheel Removal in Tires and Wheels.
3. Remove the rear brake caliper bracket with the rear brake caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement - Rear in Disc Brakes.
4. Remove the rear brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear in Disc Brakes.
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 Shoe Adjustment.
7. Install the rear brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear in Disc Brakes.
8. Install the rear brake caliper with the rear brake caliper bracket. Refer to Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement - Rear in Disc Brakes.
9. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Wheel Removal in Tires and Wheels.
10. Lower the vehicle.