LS2 V6-3.0L VIN R (2000)
11. Remove leading (front) brake shoe and detach trailing (rear) brake shoe from park brake cable and remove.
12. Disassemble brake adjuster components: adjusting socket, screw, then clip, and nut.
13. Clean adjusting socket, screw, and nut in clean denatured alcohol.
14. Inspect adjuster assembly, making sure that adjuster screw threads smoothly into adjusting nut, over full threaded length.
NOTICE: If wheel cylinder is found to be damaged, replace it. Do not attempt to repair wheel cylinder.
15. Inspect wheel cylinder for leakage and cut or damaged boots. Also, make sure that wheel cylinder is not seized.
ASSEMBLY
IMPORTANT: When replacing rear brake shoes, inspect backing plate for excessive wear at six raised shoe contact pads. Excessive wear at raised
shoe contact pads, such as notches or deep grooves, could impede shoe travel.
IMPORTANT: Never replace brake shoes/linings on one side of axle only. Brake shoes/linings must be replaced as axle sets.
1. Lubricate the following components:
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Adjuster lever surfaces that rub on brake shoe web.
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Backing plate at the six raised shoe contact pads.
