How to Replace Rear Parking Brake Shoes and Hardware 10-14 GMC Terrain

Difficulty: Advanced · About 100 min · Gmc Terrain

Replace the rear drum-in-hat parking brake shoes and hardware on a 2010–14 GMC Terrain, then adjust shoe clearance and verify both brake systems.

Steps

1. Lift the vehicle and remove the wheel

   Loosen the lug nuts on the ground, raise and support the rear securely, then remove the wheel.

2. Remove the caliper and rotor

   Remove the caliper bolts and support the caliper without straining its hose. Remove the bracket, release the parking brake, and back off the shoe adjuster through the access opening before removing the rotor.

3. Remove the old shoes and hardware

   Note the spring and adjuster arrangement before disassembly. Remove the retaining springs and pins, take off the shoes, and inspect the backing plate and cable for wear or damage.

4. Install the new shoes and springs

   Clean brake dust from the backing plate using appropriate brake-cleaning practices. Fit the replacement shoes and retaining pins, then install the adjuster and springs in their original positions.

5. Install and adjust the rotor

   Fit the rotor over the shoes and adjust them for light, even contact without binding. Reinstall the retaining screw and access plug, then secure the caliper bracket to specification.

6. Reinstall the pads and caliper

   Retract the caliper piston with a clamp, clean the pad slides, and install the replacement pads. Refit the caliper and tighten the fasteners to the vehicle's specification.

7. Reinstall the wheel and test

   Mount the wheel and torque the lug nuts to specification in a crossing pattern. Pump the service brake pedal until firm, then verify the parking brake holds and releases properly.

Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.