Parking Brake Retainer Clip Info (1500)

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Rear Parking Brake Shoe Retaining Spring Clip Service Kit for Drum-in-Hat (DIH) Equipped Vehicles #02-05-26-001C - (Jan 19, 2005)

2004-2005 Buick Rainier

2002-2005 Cadillac Escalade Models

2002-2005 Chevrolet Avalanche

1998-2005 Chevrolet Blazer

1999-2005 Chevrolet Silverado Models

2000-2005 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe

2002-2005 Chevrolet SSR, TrailBlazer Models

2003-2005 Chevrolet Astro, Express

1998-2005 GMC Jimmy

1999-2005 GMC Sierra Models

2000-2005 GMC Yukon Models

2002-2005 GMC Envoy Models

2003-2005 GMC Safari, Savana

1998-2004 Oldsmobile Bravada

This Bulletin ONLY applies to 1500 series vehicles with four wheel disc brakes.

This bulletin is being revised to include additional models and clarify parts usage information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 02-05-26-001B (Section 05 -- Brakes).

A rear parking brake retaining spring clip kit has been released for service. This kit consists of two parking brake hold down spring clips (2) and bolts (3).

Notice: Use J 46277 Rotor Removal Tool with J 6125-B Slide Hammer to remove the rotor from the vehicle. Place J 46277 between the rotor surfaces in the vent section of the rotor. DO NOT place J 46277 on the back side of the rotor surface, it may damage the rotor surface.

During rear brake rotor removal, it is possible to damage the parking brake shoe retaining spring clip. Order this new kit when replacement of the clips is required but the parking brake shoes do not require replacement.

Important: The spring clip kits mentioned in this bulletin do not address any parking brake concerns. Refer to the Parking Brakes sub-section of the Service Manual for any diagnostic information.

Parts Information

Part Number​

Description​

Qty​

88982879​

 

Spring Clip, Parking Brake Retainer Kit (C/K, M/L, G Models)​

 

1​

 

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Park Brake Shoe Replacement for 1500

Removal Procedure

Warning: Use Brake Dust Caution!

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Relieve the tension from the park brake cable by pulling down on the cable in front of the equalizer and removing the cable from the equalizer bar.
  4. Remove the park brake cable from the park brake actuator lever.
  5. Remove the rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear in Disc Brakes.
  6. Turn the adjustment screw (1) to the fully home position in the notched adjustment nut.
  7. Remove the park brake shoe assembly from the backing plate by removing the tips from the slots and sliding the shoe (2) towards the retaining spring (3) until the shoe disengages from the spring.
  8. Remove the park brake shoe assembly from the vehicle by placing one of the open ends of the shoe over the axle flange and rotating the shoe until it has cleared the flange.

Installation Procedure

  1. Clean the debris and the dust from the park brake components using a clean shop cloth.
  2. Align the slots in both the adjusting screw (1) and tappet to be parallel with the backing plate face.
  3. Install the park brake shoe assembly to the vehicle by placing one of the open ends of the shoe (2) over the axle flange and rotating the shoe until it is behind the flange.
  4. Position the park brake shoe (2) on the inboard side of the actuator.
  5. Slide the park brake shoe (2) into position and seat into the retaining spring (3).
  6. Inspect the shoe assembly position. The shoe must be central on the backing plate with both tips located in the slots.
  7. Adjust the park brake shoe. Refer to Park Brake Adjustment .
  8. Install the rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear in Disc Brakes.
  9. Install the park brake cable to the park brake actuator lever.
 10. Install the park brake cable to the equalizer bar by pulling down on the cable in front of the equalizer and installing the cable to the equalizer bar.
 11. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
 12. Remove the safety stands.
 13. Lower the vehicle.
 14. Adjust park brake cable. Refer to Park Brake Adjustment .

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