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Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual - part 2672
Fig. 2: View Of Parking Brake Shoe (JH6, JH7)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and
Installation .
3. Remove the rear brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (JD9) or
Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (JH6) or Rear Brake Rotor Replacement
(JH7) .
CAUTION:
Refer to Brake Dust Caution .
1
Park Brake Shoe Adjuster Spring
2
Park Brake Shoe Adjuster
Procedure:
Clean the threads and apply high temperature grease to the adjuster screw.
3
Park Brake Shoe Hold Down Spring (Qty: 2)
Procedure:
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 BRAKES Park Brake - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
PARKING BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
Compress the spring and rotate 1/4 turn to release.
4
Park Brake Shoe Hold Down Spring Pin (Qty: 2)
5
Park Brake Shoe Return Spring
6
Park Brake Shoe (Qty: 2)
Procedure
1. Use denatured alcohol to clean brake dust or grease from the park brake
shoes and hardware.
2. If reinstalling the park brake shoes, note the location of the park brake
shoes for installation.
3. Apply a small amount of high temperature silicone grease to the brake
shoe and backing plate contact points.
4. After the installation is complete, adjust the park brake. Refer to Park
Brake Adjustment (Drum Brake) or Park Brake Adjustment (Disc
Brake).
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 BRAKES Park Brake - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
Fig. 3: View Of Parking Brake Release Handle Assembly
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Callout
Component Name
1
Park Brake Release Handle Bolt (Qty: 1)
Tighten: 9 N.m (80 lb in)
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice .
2
Park Brake Release Handle Cable
Tip: Slide the park brake release cable forward to remove it from the park
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 BRAKES Park Brake - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
PARKING BRAKE LEVER PEDAL ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the left side hinge pillar trim panel. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel
Replacement .
2. Disconnect the park brake warning lamp electrical connector.
3. Disable the park brake cable automatic adjuster. Refer to Parking Brake Cable Adjuster
Disabling.
4. Remove the bolt and disconnect the park brake pedal release handle from the instrument
panel.
5. Without disconnecting the electrical connectors, remove the left side instrument panel
electrical center/junction block and position aside. Refer to Instrument Panel Electrical
Center or Junction Block Replacement - Left Side .
6. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
brake module.
3
Park Brake Release Handle
IMPORTANT: The following service procedure includes the removal of the front
park brake cable. The front park brake cable is NOT serviced
separately, but serviced with the park brake pedal assembly.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 BRAKES Park Brake - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
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