Cavalier L4-2.2L VIN F (2004)
Brake Drum: Adjustments
Drum Brake Adjustment
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Tools Required
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J 21177-A Drum-to-Brake Shoe Clearance Gage
Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in Service Precautions.
1. Release the tension from the park brake cable system.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Remove the rear tire and wheel assemblies.
4. Remove the brake drums.
5. Position the J 21177-A to widest point of the brake drum inside diameter.
6. Firmly hand tighten the set screw on the J 21177-A.
7. Remove the J 21177-A from the brake drum and position it over the corresponding brake shoe assembly at its widest point.
8. While holding the J 21177-A in position, insert a 0.635 mm (0.025 inch) feeler gage between one side of the J 21177-A, and the corresponding
brake shoe.
9. Rotate the brake shoe adjuster screw until the brake shoes contact the J 21177-A, and the feeler gage.
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Brake shoe-to-drum clearance: 0.635 mm (0.025 inch).
10. Repeat the above steps for the opposite brake drum and brake shoe assembly.
11. Install the brake drums.
12. Restore the tension to the park brake cable system.
13. Adjust the park brake.
14. Install the rear tire and wheel assemblies.
15. Lower the vehicle.