Park Brake Shoe Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Park Brake Shoe Components

Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.

PARK BRAKE SPECIFICATION TABLE

Callout	Component Name
WARNING: Refer to BRAKE DUST CAUTION . Preliminary Procedures Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE . Remove the rear tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . Remove the rear brake rotor. Refer to REAR BRAKE ROTOR REPLACEMENT .
1	Park Brake Shoe Hold Down Spring (Qty: 2) Procedure Compress the spring and rotate 1/4 turn to release.
2	Park Brake Shoe Hold Down Spring Pin (Qty: 2)
3	Park Brake Shoe Adjuster Spring Procedure Using the J 38400, remove the adjuster spring. Special Tool J 38400 Brake Shoe Spanner and Spring Remover
4	Park Brake Shoe Adjuster Screw Procedure Clean the threads and apply high temperature grease to the adjuster screw.
5	Park Brake Shoe Return Spring Procedure Using the J 38400, remove the return spring. Special Tool J 38400 Brake Shoe Spanner and Spring Remover
6	Park Brake Shoe (Qty: 2) Procedure Use denatured alcohol to clean brake dust or grease from the park brake shoes and hardware. If reinstalling the park brake shoes, note the location of the park brake shoes for installation. Apply a small amount of high temperature silicone grease to the brake shoe and backing plate contact points. Adjust the park brake. Refer to PARK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT .