What should I do before replacing my parking brake shoes?

Next the brake pads, caliper, caliper mounting bracket and rotor will need to be removed before you can replace the emergency (parking) brake shoes. Parking brake shoes like regular brake shoes which deal with asbestos that should be cleaned off. The best way to remove this dust is to use regular water and rinse the area clean.

Where are the pads on a rear disc brake?

Rear disc brake vehicles have caliper actuated parking brake pads or parking brake shoes that act on the inside of the brake rotors. Caliper actuated parking brakes mechanically apply the caliper pistons on the rear service brake calipers. Other rear disc brake vehicles have a brake drum within the rotor and a small set of brake shoes.

How do you remove parking brake shoe actuator?

While grasping the parking brake cable spring, move it upward on the cable to create room to remove the brake shoe actuator arm from the cable. A pair of side cutters (dikes) works well for this because it will hold to the cable if you clamp down slightly while disconnecting the arm.

How long do front and rear brake pads last?

The exterior “braking material” (usually made of metal) should measure the same thickness on both sides. You can take measurements of the material with a ruler. Rear brake shoes are good for 30,000–40,000 miles (48,000–64,000 km) and can last twice as long as your front brakes.

How are parking brake shoes applied to rear drum brakes?

Vehicles with rear drum brakes have the simplest parking brake system because the service brake shoes are also the parking brake shoes. However, instead of being actuated by the hydraulic wheel cylinders, the shoes are applied using a series of linkage and cables actuated by a hand lever or foot pedal.

What kind of shoes do I need to replace my parking brake?

ACDelco Professional DuraStop® Shoes are high-quality replacements for worn factory brakes. Chamfered, slotted and shimmed, they are designed to match the Original Equipment… Premium Parking Brake Shoes by R1 Concepts®.

When to know if your brake pads need to be replaced?

Regardless of how long it has been since you changed your brake pads, they should be inspected and serviced when you notice symptoms of failure. A visual inspection can confirm if the brake pad’s friction material is worn down, and severely worn brake pads may even contact the rotor and cause further damage.