S10/T10 P/U 2WD V6-4.3L VIN W (1997)
Parking Brake Shoe: Adjustments
The parking brake must be adjusted any time the parking brake cables have been replaced or disconnected, if the parking brake shoes have been replaced
or if under heavy foot pressure the pedal travel is less than half the pedal total travel. Before adjusting the parking brake, check the condition of the
service brakes.
Rear Parking Brake Components
Parking Brake Adjustment Components
(1) Hold Down Spring
(2) Screw
(3) Tappet
(4) Adjuster Screw
(5) Adjuster Nut
(6) Shoe
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Raise and support the vehicle with safety stands.
2. Remove the wheel and tire.
3. Remove the caliper and rotor.
4. Remove the parking brake cable from the parking brake lever.
5. Adjust the shoe diameter using the adjuster nut as shown. Turn the adjuster nut clockwise to increase the diameter until the rear wheel will not
rotate without excessive force in a forward direction.
INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Connect the parking brake cable to the parking brake lever.