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Chevrolet Trax: Brake drum replacement

Chevrolet Trax (2013-2022) Workshop Manual / Brakes / Drum Brakes / Repair instructions / Brake drum replacement

Special Tools

  • CH-41013 Rotor Resurfacing Kit
  • CH-42450-A Wheel Hub Resurfacing Kit

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.

Removal Procedure

WARNING: Refer to Brake Dust Warning .

  1. Release the park brake.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

Fig. 6: Brake Drum Bolt
Fig. 6: Brake Drum Bolt

  1. Remove the brake drum bolt (1).

Fig. 7: Brake Drum
Fig. 7: Brake Drum

  1. Remove the brake drum (1).
  2. If reinstalling the brake drum, use the CH-41013 rotor resurfacing kit to clean the wheel hub flange mating surface of the brake drum of any corrosion.

Installation Procedure

  1. Using the CH-42450-A wheel hub resurfacing kit to clean the wheel hub flange of any corrosion.
  2. Adjust the drum brakes. Refer to Drum Brake Adjustment.

Fig. 8: Brake Drum
Fig. 8: Brake Drum

  1. Install the brake drum (1).

Fig. 9: Brake Drum Bolt
Fig. 9: Brake Drum Bolt

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

  1. Install the brake drum screw (1) and tighten to 9 (80 lb in).
  2. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Apply the brakes 2 or 3 times to seat and center the brake shoes on the brake drum.

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