Firebird V8-305 5.0L (1982)
3.
Install new thrust washer and seal on actuator screw.
4.
Install actuator screw into piston assembly. The piston assemblies are identified by a stamped letter on the adjuster nut end. ``L'' denote lefthand
and ``R'' denotes righthand. The caliper housing is also marked with a letter. The parking brake will not function if the caliper and actuator screw
are located on the wrong side of vehicle.
5.
Coat piston seal with clean brake fluid. Install balance spring into piston and install assembly into caliper housing, Fig. 4.
6.
With tool J-23072, push piston fully into caliper housing, Fig. 5. The piston must be pushed straight into caliper to prevent damage to the
actuator screw seal as it passes through hole in rear of piston bore.
7.
Before removing tool J-23072, install lubricated anti-friction washer, new lever seal, lever and locknut. Position lever away from stop, rotate
forward and hold lever in position, then torque nut to 25 ft. lbs.
8.
Remove tool J-23072, rotate lever back to stop and install return spring. On Cadillac the return springs are color coded red for righthand and
black for lefthand.
9.
With tool J-26296, drive boot until seal bottoms in caliper housing, Fig. 6.
