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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 247 (DRUM BRAKE SYSTEM)SPECIFICATIONSDRUM BRAKE COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS
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Drum Brake Component Specifications
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Drum Brake Component Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Sunfire and 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Drum Brake Component Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Brake Drum Discard Inside Diameter | 231.0 mm | 9.094 in |
| Brake Drum Diameter - New | 230.125 mm +/- 0.125 mm | 9.06 in +/- 0.005 in |
| Brake Drum Maximum Allowable Radial Runout | 0.104 mm | 0.004 in |
| Brake Drum Maximum Allowable Scoring | 1.5 mm | 0.059 in |
| Brake Drum Maximum Diameter After Refinish | 230.50 mm | 9.075 in |
| Brake Shoe-to-Drum Clearance | 0.635 mm | 0.025 in |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.