VUE AWD V6-3.5L (2007)
Brake Shoe: Adjustments
Drum Brake Adjustment
Tools Required
J 21177-A Drum-to-Brake Shoe Clearance Gage
Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution.
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the rear wheels and tires.
3. Relieve cable tension from the park brake system at the equalizer. There should be no tension on the park brake cables, so that the brake shoes are
positioned only by the adjuster strut.
4. Remove the rear drums.
5. Set the J 21177-A so that the J 21177-A contacts the inside diameter of the drum at the widest point.
6. Position the J 21177-A over the shoes at the widest point.
7. Turn the adjuster nut until the shoes just contact the J 21177-A.
8. Repeat steps 2-7 for the other rear brake assembly.
9. Install the rear drums.
10. Install the rear wheels and tires.
11. Adjust the park brake cable system.
12. Lower the vehicle.
