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Chevrolet Trax: Drum brake hardware replacement

Chevrolet Trax (2013-2022) Workshop Manual / Brakes / Drum Brakes / Repair instructions / Drum brake hardware replacement

Removal Procedure

WARNING: Refer to Brake Dust Warning .

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement

Fig. 26: Upper Brake Shoe Return Spring
Fig. 26: Upper Brake Shoe Return Spring

  1. Remove the upper brake shoe return spring (1).

Fig. 27: Brake Shoe Adjuster
Fig. 27: Brake Shoe Adjuster

  1. Remove brake shoe adjuster (1).

Fig. 28: Brake Shoe Adjuster Actuator Lever
Fig. 28: Brake Shoe Adjuster Actuator Lever

  1. Remove the brake shoe adjuster actuator lever (1).

Fig. 29: Brake Shoe Hold Down Spring & Cup Assemblies
Fig. 29: Brake Shoe Hold Down Spring & Cup Assemblies

  1. Remove the brake shoe hold down spring and cup assemblies (1) by compressing the spring and rotating the assembly 1/4 turn.

Fig. 30: Brake Shoe Hold Down Spring And Cup Assembly Pins
Fig. 30: Brake Shoe Hold Down Spring And Cup Assembly Pins

  1. Remove the hold down spring and cup assembly pins (1).

Fig. 31: Brake Shoe Assembly
Fig. 31: Brake Shoe Assembly

  1. Spread the top of the brake shoe assembly (1) and lift the assembly over the wheel hub.
  2. Release the park brake actuator lever from the park brake cable eyelet.

Fig. 32: Lower Brake Shoe Return Spring
Fig. 32: Lower Brake Shoe Return Spring

  1. Remove the lower brake shoe return spring (1).
  2. Inspect the drum brake hardware and replace any components, as necessary. Refer to Drum Brake Hardware Inspection.

Installation Procedure

  1. Clean the drum brake backing plate of any dirt and debris.
  2. Apply a light coat of high temperature brake lubricant to the brake drum backing plate shoe contact surfaces.

Fig. 33: Lower Brake Shoe Return Spring
Fig. 33: Lower Brake Shoe Return Spring

  1. Install the lower brake shoe return spring (1).

Fig. 34: Brake Shoe Assembly
Fig. 34: Brake Shoe Assembly

  1. Install the park brake actuator lever to the park brake cable eyelet.
  2. Spread the top of the brake shoe assembly (1) and lift the assembly over the wheel hub.
  3. Position the brake shoe assembly to the drum brake backing plate.

Fig. 35: Brake Shoe Hold Down Spring And Cup Assembly Pins
Fig. 35: Brake Shoe Hold Down Spring And Cup Assembly Pins

  1. Install the hold down spring and cup assembly pins (1).

Fig. 36: Brake Shoe Hold Down Spring & Cup Assemblies
Fig. 36: Brake Shoe Hold Down Spring & Cup Assemblies

  1. Install the brake shoe hold down spring and cup assemblies (1) by compressing the spring and rotating the assembly 1/4 turn.

Fig. 37: Brake Shoe Adjuster Actuator Lever
Fig. 37: Brake Shoe Adjuster Actuator Lever

  1. Install the brake shoe adjuster actuator lever (1).

Fig. 38: Brake Shoe Adjuster
Fig. 38: Brake Shoe Adjuster

  1. Install brake shoe adjuster (1).

Fig. 39: Upper Brake Shoe Return Spring
Fig. 39: Upper Brake Shoe Return Spring

  1. Install the upper brake shoe return spring (1).
  2. Adjust the drum brakes. Refer to Drum Brake Adjustment.
  3. Install the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement.
  4. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

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