Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Brake Drum Replacement

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Special Tools

CH 41013 Rotor Resurfacing Kit
CH 42450-A Wheel Hub Resurfacing Kit

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.

Removal Procedure

Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning in the Preface section.

Check to ensure that the park brake is fully released
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.

Remove the brake drum screw (1).
Remove the brake drum (2).
If the brake drum is to be reinstalled to the vehicle, use the CH 41013 resurfacer or equivalent to clean any rust or corrosion from the hub/flange mating surface of the brake drum (2).

To clean any rust or corrosion from the hub/flange mating surface of the brake drum (2).
Use the CH 42450-A resurfacer or equivalent to clean the wheel hub flange.

Installation Procedure

If installing a new brake drum (2), use denatured alcohol or an equivalent approve brake cleaner and a clean shop towel to remove the protective coating from the friction surface of the drum.
Adjust the drum brakes. Refer to Drum Brake Adjustment.
Install the drum brake.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Install drum brake screw (1) and tighten to 7 N·m (62 lb in).
Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
Lower the vehicle.
Apply the brakes approximately three times in order to seat and center the brake shoes within the drum.

Rear Brake Rotor Replacement

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Drive Belt Replacement

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Other materials:

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Front Side Door Trim Replacement
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Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side
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