drum brake system to refresh my memory?

2010 CHEVROLET AVEO

75,000 MILES • 1.6L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

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It has been a long time since I worked on a drum brake system. To refresh my memory, do you have factory information on how to replace brake shoes step by step? I would appreciate it. Thanks

Jul 31, 2021 at 5:41 AM

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Hello,

See the diagrams below for rear shoe replacement procedures. I have also included the parking brake adjustment instructions as well.
Also included the wheel cylinder replacement procedure as well, just in case you run into a issue with the cylinder.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-rear-brake-shoes-and-drums
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-wheel-cylinder

https://youtu.be/UV0kfP17Co0

Just a note, you probably want to get a new bake hardware kit when you change the shoes, that will make it easier to finish.

Please let me know of any questions.

Thank you.

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