Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Brake Drum Replacement
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.
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 Warni ...
Special Tools
EN 6349 Locking Pin
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Open the hood.
Remove the power steering pump belt. Refer to Power Steering Pump Bel ...
Other materials:
Vehicle, Engine and Transmission ID and VIN Location, Derivative and Usage
Note:: Graphic shows exemplary VIN.
The VIN plate is the legal identifier of the vehicle. The VIN plate is
located on the upper left corner of the instrument panel (I/P) and can
be seen through the windshield from the outside of the vehicle:
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Dual Phase Steel
This information provides repair recommendations and general guidelines for
steel classified as Dual Phase Steel (Dual Phase Steel with a
tensile strength up to and including 800 MPa), also known as DP.
General Motors recommends the following when repairing or replacing this type of
steel du ...
Tire Rotation
Tires should be rotated every 12 000 km (7,500 mi).
Tires are rotated to achieve a uniform wear for all tires. The first rotation
is the most important.
Anytime unusual wear is noticed, rotate the tires as soon as possible, check
for proper tire inflation pressure, and check for damaged tires ...