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Chevrolet Trax: Rear brake cylinder replacement

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

Removal Procedure

WARNING: Refer to Brake Dust Warning .

WARNING: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant 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.
  4. Remove the drum brake adjusting hardware. Refer to Drum Brake Adjusting Hardware Replacement.
  5. Clean the area surrounding the rear brake cylinder of dirt and debris.

Fig. 46: Brake Pipe Fitting
Fig. 46: Brake Pipe Fitting

  1. Disconnect the brake pipe fitting (1).
  2. Cap the brake pipe fitting to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.

Fig. 47: Rear Brake Cylinder Bolts
Fig. 47: Rear Brake Cylinder Bolts

  1. Remove the rear brake cylinder bolts (1).

Fig. 48: Rear Brake Cylinder
Fig. 48: Rear Brake Cylinder

  1. Spread the top of the brake shoes slightly and remove the rear brake cylinder (1).

Installation Procedure

Fig. 49: Rear Brake Cylinder
Fig. 49: Rear Brake Cylinder

  1. Spread the top of the brake shoes slightly and install the rear brake cylinder (1).

Fig. 50: Rear Brake Cylinder Bolts
Fig. 50: Rear Brake Cylinder Bolts

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

  1. Install the rear brake cylinder bolts (1) and tighten to 10 (89 lb in).

Fig. 51: Brake Pipe Fitting
Fig. 51: Brake Pipe Fitting

  1. Connect the brake pipe fitting (1) and tighten to 18 (13 lb ft).
  2. Install the drum brake adjusting hardware. Refer to Drum Brake Adjusting Hardware Replacement.
  3. Adjust the drum brakes. Refer to Drum Brake Adjustment.
  4. Install the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement.
  5. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  6. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual) , Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) .

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