I am trying to replace the rear brake shoes

2006 SATURN ION

166,000 MILES • 2.2L • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC

JOE1953

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i am trying to replace the rear brake shoes and i need to know how to remove the emergency brake cable from the shoes and the part that hold the shoes on to the back plate. can you send me a video on it? it would help me out a lot.

Oct 10, 2016 at 2:16 PM

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Hello,

In order to replace the rear shoes, you will have to use a special tool.
Which will allow you to remove the shoes from the parking brake adjuster.

Here is a helpful guide on how to change the rear shoes:

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

I have attached the replacement instructions below.

Please let me know of any questions.
Thank you.

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Oct 9, 2021 at 2:20 PM