Vauxhall Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Note:   Always replace all brake shoes of parking brake.

  Remove

Release parking brake. Remove rear wheels.

For vehicles with V6 engine: Remove exhaust system.

Remove heat shields. Release adjustment nut (1) on parking brake cable compensation yoke.

Remove brake disc (2) of rear wheel brake – see operation "Brake Disc- Rear Wheel Brake, Remove and Install or Replace".

Detach return spring (4) and parking brake cable (3) from brake cable lever.

Detach upper brake shoe return spring with brake spring pliers.

Detach lower brake shoe return spring (5) using brake spring pliers (1). Remove both brake shoe return springs.

Remove adjusting unit (4).

Remove both retaining pins (2) using KM-985 (3) or screwdriver and remove parking brake shoes from brake carrier.

Note:   To prevent the cup of the compression spring (6) also turning, hold the cup of the compression spring (6) firmly. See enlargement in the graphics

  Clean

Clean all removed parts.

  Inspect

Check removed parts for wear. Replace brake shoes and any damaged parts. Check brake cable lever for free movement, remove if necessary, free and lubricate.

  Install

Thinly coat adjusting screw (1) with grease and screw in completely.

Attach one brake shoe with retaining pin (3) use KM-985 (4) or screwdriver.

If removed: Insert brake cable lever (2).

Attach second brake shoe with retaining pin – use KM-985 or screwdriver.

Attach lower brake shoe return spring using brake spring pliers (5). Screw adjusting unit together completely, insert and install upper brake shoe return spring using brake spring pliers.

Note:   To prevent the cup of the compression spring (6) also turning, hold the cup of the compression spring (6) firmly. See enlargement in the graphics

  Clean

Clean contact surfaces between brake disc and rear wheel hub.

  Install

Install brake disc (1) for rear wheel brake – see operation "Brake Disc- Rear Wheel Brake, Remove and Install or Replace".

Attach parking brake cable (2) to brake cable lever and install return spring (3).

Adjust parking brake – see operation "Parking Brake, Adjust".

Mount rear wheels – tightening torque 110 Nm / 81 lbf. ft.