Celebrity V6-191 3.1L (1990)
CAUTION: Whenever rear drum brakes are serviced, the parking brake linkage cable at the equalizer must always be readjusted to prevent
possible damage to brake shoes.
6. Adjust parking brake. Refer to Parking Brake Adjustment.
See: Parking Brake System/Adjustments
7. Install wheels and tires and lower vehicle to floor.
8. Drive vehicle alternately forward and backward, applying brakes moderately, to obtain satisfactory pedal height.
Adjusting Brakes
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Brake Adjustment Determined By Drag
1. Remove adjusting hole knockout plate from brake drum and back off adjusting screw using screwdriver and adjusting tool.
NOTE: The knockout plate must be drilled out using a 11 mm (7/16 inch) drill. After adjustment, install rubber adjusting hole cover GM P/N
5464803 or equivalent into adjusting hole to prevent dirt or contamination from entering drum brake assembly.
2. Using suitable tool, turn brake adjusting screw to expand brake shoes at each wheel until wheel can just be turned by hand. Drag should be equal
on all wheels.
3. Back off adjusting screw at each wheel 33 notches.
NOTE: Brakes should have no drag after the screw has been backed off about 15 notches. If a heavy drag is present check the parking brake
cable for free operation. The brake lever must return to the released position without sticking or binding.
4. Install adjusting hole cover in brake backing plate.
CAUTION: Whenever rear drum brakes are serviced, the parking brake linkage cable at the equalizer must always be readjusted to prevent
possible damage to brake shoes.
5. Adjust parking brake. Refer to Parking Brake Adjustment.See: Parking Brake System/Adjustments
6. Install wheels and tires and lower vehicle to floor.
