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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDEDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 532 (PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSPARK BRAKE HARDWARE REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended

Installation Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger ExtendedSECTION Installation Procedure
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IMPORTANT: Apply a high temperature silicone lubricant to all of the brake component metal contact points where the brake shoe metal contacts the backing plate, the adjuster, and the retaining springs.
    Fig 1: Park Brake Tappet & Push Rod
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  1. Install the park brake tappet and push rod.
    2. Fig 2: Park Brake Adjuster Nut & Screw
    GM1199089Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the park brake adjuster nut and screw.
    3. Fig 3: Park Brake Shoe Retaining Spring & Screw
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  3. Install the park brake shoe retaining spring and screw.
    4. Fig 4: Locating Adjustment Screw, Park Brake Shoe & Retaining Spring
    GM370485Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the park brake shoe (2). Refer to Parking Brake Shoe Replacement (Single Rear Wheel - 1500 series)  or Parking Brake Shoe Replacement (Single Rear Wheel - 2500/3500 Series) .
  5. Lower the vehicle.
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