Chevrolet Trax: Brake shoe replacement
Removal Procedure
WARNING: Refer to Brake Dust Warning .
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and
Installation .
- Remove the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement.
Fig. 10: Upper Brake Shoe Return Spring
- Remove the upper brake shoe return spring (1).
Fig. 11: Brake Shoe Adjuster
- Remove brake shoe adjuster (1).
Fig. 12: Brake Shoe Adjuster Actuator Lever
- Remove the brake shoe adjuster actuator lever (1).
Fig. 13: Brake Shoe Hold Down Spring & Cup Assemblies
- Remove the brake shoe hold down spring and cup assemblies (1) by
compressing the spring and rotating
the assembly 1/4 turn.
Fig. 14: Brake Shoe Hold Down Spring And Cup Assembly Pins
- Remove the hold down spring and cup assembly pins (1).
Fig. 15: Brake Shoe Assembly
- Spread the top of the brake shoe assembly (1) and lift the assembly over
the wheel hub.
- Release the park brake actuator lever from the park brake cable eyelet.
Fig. 16: Lower Brake Shoe Return Spring
- Remove the lower brake shoe return spring (1).
- Inspect the drum brake hardware and replace any components, as necessary.
Refer to Drum Brake
Hardware Inspection.
Installation Procedure
- Clean the drum brake backing plate of any dirt and debris.
- Apply a light coat of high temperature brake lubricant to the brake drum
backing plate shoe contact
surfaces.
Fig. 17: Lower Brake Shoe Return Spring
- Install the lower brake shoe return spring (1).
Fig. 18: Brake Shoe Assembly
- Install the park brake actuator lever to the park brake cable eyelet.
- Spread the top of the brake shoe assembly (1) and lift the assembly over
the wheel hub.
- Position the brake shoe assembly to the drum brake backing plate.
Fig. 19: Brake Shoe Hold Down Spring And Cup Assembly Pins
- Install the hold down spring and cup assembly pins (1).
Fig. 20: Brake Shoe Hold Down Spring & Cup Assemblies
- Install the brake shoe hold down spring and cup assemblies (1) by
compressing the spring and rotating the
assembly 1/4 turn.
Fig. 21: Brake Shoe Adjuster Actuator Lever
- Install the brake shoe adjuster actuator lever (1).
Fig. 22: Brake Shoe Adjuster
- Install brake shoe adjuster (1).
Fig. 23: Upper Brake Shoe Return Spring
- Install the upper brake shoe return spring (1).
- Adjust the drum brakes. Refer to Drum Brake Adjustment.
- Install the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and
Installation .
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Removal Procedure
WARNING: Refer to Brake Dust Warning .
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Remo
Removal Procedure
WARNING: Refer to Brake Dust Warning .
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Remo
Removal Procedure
WARNING: Refer to Brake Dust Warning .
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Remo
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CLUTCH SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Clutch Spin Down Time
Inspect the clutch spin down time as follows:
Apply the parking brake and block the vehicle wheels.
Shift the manual transmission into NEUTRAL.
Start the engine. Run the engine at idle speed.
Engage the clutch.
Disengage the clutch.
If equipped, the DCS allows the
vehicle to travel at a low speed
without applying the brake.
The vehicle will automatically
decelerate to a low speed and
remain there when DCS is
turned on.
Use only when descending steep
grades while driving off-road. Do not
use when driving on normal road
surfaces