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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC2004AZTEK AWD V6-3.4L VIN EREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLDRUM BRAKE SYSTEMTESTING AND INSPECTIONCOMPONENT TESTS AND GENERAL DIAGNOSTICSDRUM BRAKE HARDWARE INSPECTION
2004 Pontiac Aztek AWD V6-3.4L VIN E
Drum Brake Hardware Inspection
2004 Pontiac Aztek AWD V6-3.4L VIN ESECTION Drum Brake Hardware Inspection
Drum Brake Hardware Inspection
1. Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in Service Precautions.
Visually inspect the drum brake system hold-down springs (4) for the following:
^ Excessive corrosion
^ Damaged or bent locating pins
^ Broken spring coils
^ Damaged retaining cups
2. Visually inspect the lower return spring (7) and the upper return/adjuster actuator spring (3) for the following:
^ Excessive corrosion
^ Excessive stretching
^ Broken hook ends
^ Twisting or binding
3. If any of the conditions listed were found, the drum brake system hardware requires replacement.
4. Visually inspect the park brake lever (5) for the following:
^ Bent
^ Broken pivot
^ Broken at park brake cable attachment
5. If any of the conditions listed were found, the park brake lever and/or attaching hardware requires replacement.
1. Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in Service Precautions.
Visually inspect the drum brake system hold-down springs (4) for the following:
^ Excessive corrosion
^ Damaged or bent locating pins
^ Broken spring coils
^ Damaged retaining cups
2. Visually inspect the lower return spring (7) and the upper return/adjuster actuator spring (3) for the following:
^ Excessive corrosion
^ Excessive stretching
^ Broken hook ends
^ Twisting or binding
3. If any of the conditions listed were found, the drum brake system hardware requires replacement.
4. Visually inspect the park brake lever (5) for the following:
^ Bent
^ Broken pivot
^ Broken at park brake cable attachment
5. If any of the conditions listed were found, the park brake lever and/or attaching hardware requires replacement.
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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.