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Chevrolet Trax: Drum brake adjusting hardware replacement

Chevrolet Trax (2013-2022) Workshop Manual / Brakes / Drum Brakes / Repair instructions / Drum brake adjusting 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. 40: Upper Brake Shoe Return Spring
Fig. 40: Upper Brake Shoe Return Spring

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

Fig. 41: Brake Shoe Adjuster
Fig. 41: Brake Shoe Adjuster

  1. Remove brake shoe adjuster (1).

Fig. 42: Brake Shoe Adjuster Actuator Lever
Fig. 42: Brake Shoe Adjuster Actuator Lever

  1. Remove the brake shoe adjuster actuator lever (1).
  2. Inspect the drum brake adjusting hardware and replace any damaged components as necessary. Refer to Drum Brake Adjusting Hardware Inspection.
  3. Disassemble the brake shoe adjuster and thoroughly clean the adjuster screw threads of any corrosion.
  4. Apply a light coat of high temperature brake lubricant to the brake shoe adjuster screw threads.

Installation Procedure

  1. Assemble the brake shoe adjuster, setting the adjuster to the fully retracted position.
  2. Clean the drum brake backing plate of any dirt and debris.

Fig. 43: Brake Shoe Adjuster Actuator Lever
Fig. 43: Brake Shoe Adjuster Actuator Lever

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

Fig. 44: Brake Shoe Adjuster
Fig. 44: Brake Shoe Adjuster

  1. Install brake shoe adjuster (1).

Fig. 45: Upper Brake Shoe Return Spring
Fig. 45: 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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