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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008HHR LT, 2.4 P, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 163 (CONVENTIONAL BRAKE COMPONENTS)CONVENTIONAL BRAKE COMPONENTSREAR BRAKE SHOE REPLACEMENTREASSEMBLY
2008 Chevrolet HHR LT, 2.4 P, Automatic

Rear Brake Shoe Replacement: Reassembly

2008 Chevrolet HHR LT, 2.4 P, AutomaticSECTION Reassembly
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  1. Apply Molykote 44MA grease to the sliding surface of the pivot pin (A) and the parking brake lever (B) for the rearward brake shoe (C).
    Fig 1: Identifying Pivot Pin And Parking Brake Lever
    G06430728Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Install the parking brake lever and the wave washer (D) on the pivot pin, and secure with a new U-clip (E).
    NOTE: Pinch the U-clip securely to prevent the parking brake lever from coming out of the brake shoe.
  3. Connect the parking brake cable to the parking brake lever.
  4. Apply a thin coat of Molykote 44MA grease to the connecting rod ends (A) and the sliding surfaces (B) as shown. Wipe off any excess. Keep grease off the brake linings.

    Greasing symbols: 

    • Connecting rod ends sliding surfaces 

    Fig 2: Locating Connecting Rod Ends And Sliding Surfaces
    G06430729Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Apply a thin coat of Molykote 44MA grease to the shoe ends (A) and the edge of the shoe surfaces (B) that contact the backing plate as shown. Wipe off any excess. Keep grease off the brake linings.

    Greasing shoe symbols: 

    • Brake shoe ends 

    ◦ Edge of the shoe surfaces 

    Fig 3: Locating Shoe Ends And Shoe Surfaces
    G06430730Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Install connecting rods A and B on the adjuster bolt (C).
    NOTE:
    • Clean the threaded portions of connecting rod A and the sliding surface of connecting rod B, then coat them with Molykote 44MA grease.
    • Shorten connecting rod A by fully turning in the adjuster bolt.
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