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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 726 (CONVENTIONAL BRAKE COMPONENTS)CONVENTIONAL BRAKE COMPONENTSREAR BRAKE DRUM REPLACEMENT
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard
Rear Brake Drum Replacement
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Rear Brake Drum Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Insight and 2010 Honda Insight. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Keep any grease off the brake drum and brake shoes.
- Raise the vehicle on a lift (see LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS ).
- Remove the rear wheel.
- Remove the parking brake, and remove the brake drum (A) from the hub bearing unit.NOTE:
- If necessary, turn the adjuster bolt (B) with a flat-tip screwdriver until the shoes become loose.
- If the brake drum has clung to the hub bearing unit. Thread two 8 x 1.25 mm bolts (C) into the brake drum to push it away from the hub bearing unit. Turn each bolt 90 degrees at a time to prevent cocking the brake drum.
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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.