Chevrolet Trax: Rear brake cylinder replacement
Removal Procedure
WARNING: Refer to Brake Dust Warning .
WARNING: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant 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.
- Remove the drum brake adjusting hardware. Refer to Drum Brake Adjusting
Hardware Replacement.
- Clean the area surrounding the rear brake cylinder of dirt and debris.
![Fig. 46: Brake Pipe Fitting](images/manuals/4484/index418(3).gif)
Fig. 46: Brake Pipe Fitting
- Disconnect the brake pipe fitting (1).
- Cap the brake pipe fitting to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
![Fig. 47: Rear Brake Cylinder Bolts](images/manuals/4484/index419(3).gif)
Fig. 47: Rear Brake Cylinder Bolts
- Remove the rear brake cylinder bolts (1).
![Fig. 48: Rear Brake Cylinder](images/manuals/4484/index420(3).gif)
Fig. 48: Rear Brake Cylinder
- Spread the top of the brake shoes slightly and remove the rear brake
cylinder (1).
Installation Procedure
![Fig. 49: Rear Brake Cylinder](images/manuals/4484/index421(3).gif)
Fig. 49: Rear Brake Cylinder
- Spread the top of the brake shoes slightly and install the rear brake
cylinder (1).
![Fig. 50: Rear Brake Cylinder Bolts](images/manuals/4484/index422(3).gif)
Fig. 50: Rear Brake Cylinder Bolts
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
- Install the rear brake cylinder bolts (1) and tighten to 10 (89 lb in).
![Fig. 51: Brake Pipe Fitting](images/manuals/4484/index423(3).gif)
Fig. 51: Brake Pipe Fitting
- Connect the brake pipe fitting (1) and tighten to 18 (13 lb ft).
- Install the drum brake adjusting hardware. Refer to Drum Brake Adjusting
Hardware Replacement.
- 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 .
- Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System
Bleeding (Manual) , Hydraulic
Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) .
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Disassembly Procedure
WARNING: Refer to Brake Dust Warning .
WARNING: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning .
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
Remove the
Special Tools
CH-21177-A Drum to Brake Shoe Clearance Gauge
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
WARNING: Refer to Brake Dust Warning
Ensure the park brake lever is in the fully re
DRUM BRAKE SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
System Component Description
The drum brake system consists of the following:
Drum Brake Shoes
Applies mechanical output force, from hydraulic brake wheel c
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A computer system called OBD II
(On-Board Diagnostics-Second
Generation) monitors the operation
of the vehicle to ensure emissions
are at acceptable levels, helping to
maintain a clean environment. The
malfunction indicator lamp comes
on when the vehicle is placed in
ON/RUN, as a check to show it is
Use of the recommended fuel is an
important part of the proper
maintenance of this vehicle. When
driving in the U.S. and Canada, to
help keep the engine clean and
maintain optimum vehicle
performance, we recommend using
TOP TIER Detergent Gasolines.
Use regular unleaded gasoline
meeting ASTM specif