Cobalt L4-2.0L SC VIN P (2005)
Brake Shoe: 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. Ensure that the park brake lever is in the fully released position.
2. Release the park brake lever boot from the floor console by applying light pressure inward on the sides of the boot retainer.
3. Pull the boot away from the console to expose the front park brake cable adjusting nut (1).
4. Release the tension from the park brake cable system at the front cable adjusting nut (1).Using ONLY HAND TOOLS, loosen the adjusting nut (1)
completely to the end of the front cable threaded rod.
5. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
6. Remove the rear tire and wheel assemblies.
7. Remove the brake drums.
8. Position the J 21177-A to widest point of the brake drum inside diameter.
9. Firmly hand tighten the set screw on the J 21177-A.
