Parking Brake System: Adjustments

2006 GMC Savana 2500 V8-6.0L VIN USECTION Adjustments


Park Brake Adjustment

^ Tools Required
- J 21177-A Drum-to-Brake Shoe Clearance Gage

Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in Service Precautions.

Important: The park brake shoes must be adjusted before the park brake pedal is adjusted.





1. Set the J 21177-A so that it contacts the inside diameter of the rotor.





2. Position the J 21177-A over the shoe and the lining at the widest point.
3. Turn the adjuster nut until the lining just contacts the J 21177-A.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 for the opposite side.
5. The clearance between the park brake shoe and the rotor is 0.6604 mm (0.026 in).
RENDER: 1.0x

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