Astro Van AWD V6-4.3L VIN X (2003)
Parking Brake Actuator: Service and Repair
Park Brake Actuator Replacement
Removal Procedure
Caution:
Refer to Brake Dust Caution, refer to Service Precautions.
See: Service Precautions/Technician Safety Information/Brake Dust Caution
1. Release the park brake.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
4. Relieve the tension from the park brake cables by loosening the nut at the adjuster.
5. Remove the park brake cable from the mounting bracket by depressing the locking tabs.
6. Remove the rear park brake cable from the park brake actuator lever.
7. Remove the rotor.
8. Remove the axle shaft.
9. Remove the park brake shoe.
10. Remove the backing plate bolts.
11. Remove the park brake actuator lever housing from the backing plate.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the park brake actuator lever housing to the backing plate.
2. Perform the following procedure before installing the backing plate bolts.
2.1.
Remove all traces of the original adhesive patch.
2.2.
Clean the threads of the bolt with brake parts cleaner or the equivalent and allow to dry.
2.3.
Apply Threadlocker GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488) to the threads of the bolt.
Notice:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
See: Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings/Fastener Notice