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:
Front Fog Lamps
For vehicles with front fog lamps, the button is on the outboard side of the
instrument panel.
The ignition must be on to turn on the fog lamps.
(Front Fog Lamps): Press
to turn the fog lamps on or off. An indicator light on the instrument cluster comes
on when the fog lamps are on.
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Service Vehicle Messages
SERVICE AC SYSTEM
This message displays if there is a problem with the air conditioning system.
Take the vehicle to your dealer for service.
SERVICE POWER STEERING
This message displays if there is a problem with the power steering system. Take
the vehicle to your dealer for service.
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