2000 Z71 Emergency Brake not working

[jphelps1976]

My emergency brake is not working on my 2000 5.3 Z71.

Failed inspection. I tightened the e-brake cable under the driver's side door, but that still didn't fix the issue. When the brake pedal is down, the cable is extremely tight, but the brakes still don't work.

Is there anything else I need to adjust, or should just replacing the cable take care of this?

[jstonemo]

I have a 99 Silverado that I bought used with 24,000 miles and the parking brakes have never worked on mine. The adjuster on the cable is maxed out, but it never holds the truck. From what I have figured out, the parking brake shoes are bad and need to be replaced. There is a TSB from GM that has a revised part that needs to be changed when replacing the parking brake shoe.

Try looking up TSB #02-05-26-002A

[jphelps1976]

Anyobdy know where I can find detailed info on the TSB referenced above. I don't have a membership to alldata.

Also, it appears my problem may not be the cable, but the e-brake pads. I'm such a rook that I didn't even know the e-brake used a separate pad. GM prices the pads @ $38 per side, sounds a little high. Any suggestions??

[jstonemo]

Here is the TSB text from Alldata:

Bulletin No.: 02-05-26-002A


Date: February, 2003


TECHNICAL
Subject:
Scraping Noise From Rear Of Vehicle
(Replace Parking Brake Shoe Kit and Clean Drum In Hat Rotor)

Models:
2002-2003 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade EXT
1999-2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Series Pickups
2000-2003 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe 1500 Series Models
2002-2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Series Models
1999-2003 GMC Sierra 1500 Series Pickups
2000-2003 GMC Yukon, Yukon XL 1500 Series Models

This bulletin is being revised to add Suburban and Yukon XL models. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 02-05-26-002 (Section 05 - Brakes).


Condition
Some customers may comment on a scraping noise from the rear of the vehicle while driving. The noise may be intermittent.


Cause
Condition may due to the parking brake shoe contacting the drum in hat rotor without the parking brake being applied, causing premature wear on the shoe lining.


Correction
Replace the parking brake shoe and install a new designed spring clip retainer. Follow the service procedure below to correct this condition.

1.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in the General Information sub-section of the Service Information (SI Document ID # 639546).

2.
Remove the tire and the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in the Tires and Wheels sub-section of the Service Information (SI Document ID # 656965).

3.
Relieve the tension on the park brake cables by loosening the nut at the equalizer.

4.
Mark the relationship of the rotor to the hub.

5.
Remove the brake caliper bracket mounting bolts.

Notice : Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic's wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from it's mount and the hydraulic flexible brake hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight of the caliper, which may cause damage to the brake hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid leak.

6.
Remove the brake caliper and brake caliper bracket as an assembly and support with heavy mechanic's wire or equivalent. DO NOT disconnect the hydraulic brake flexible hose from the caliper.

7.
Remove the rotor retaining push nuts from the wheel studs (if applicable).

Notice O NOT use a hammer to remove the rotor from the hub; it may cause damage to the rotor.

Important :The rotor may not be easily removed from the hub due to a rust build up on the outside edge of the drum and hat portion of the rotor.

8.
Remove the rotor from the hub. If the rotor cannot be removed from the hub by pulling on the rotor, use J 46277 rotor removal tool.

Notice :Place J 46277 between the rotor surfaces in the vent section of the rotor. DO NOT place J 46277 on the back side of the rotor surface, it may damage the rotor surface.

9.
Using removal tool J 46277 on slide hammer J 6125B, remove the rotor by placing removal tool J 46277 in the vent section of the rotor at the twelve, three, six and nine o'clock positions, not necessarily in that order.

10.
Clean the rust ridge from the drum portion of the rotor using a grinding stone and rotor resurfacing kit J 41013.

11.
Remove the spring clip bolt (3) and retainer (2) and discard.
Important :Minimum thickness of the parking brake shoe lining in any given spot is 1.5 mm (0.06 in).

12.
Measure the parking brake shoe thickness in multiple spots. Replace the parking brake shoe if the thickness is less than 1.5 mm (0.06 in). Continue with Step 14.

13.
If the parking brake shoe lining is greater than 1.5 mm (0.06 in), continue with Step 19.

14.
Rotate the parking brake shoe (1) out from the bottom and pull it out of the adjuster. Discard the shoe.

15.
Remove the park brake shoe assembly from the vehicle by placing one of the open ends of the shoe over the axle flange and rotate the shoe until it has cleared the flange.

16.
Turn the adjustment screw (1) to the fully home position in the notched adjustment nut.

17.
Install the new park brake shoe assembly (1) from the parking brake shoe kit, P/N 88982875, to the vehicle by placing one of the open ends of the shoe over the axle flange and rotating the shoe until it is behind the flange.

18.
Slide the shoe into the adjuster and position the shoe to the backing plate. Install the retaining spring clip (2) and bolt (3) from the parking brake shoe kit, P/N 88982875. If using parking brake service kit 88982875, SKIP Step 19.

19.
Replace the retaining spring clip (2) and bolt (3) from the parking brake retaining spring clip kit, P/N 88982879.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt (3) to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

20.
Set the J 21177-A so that it contacts the inside diameter of the rotor.

21.
Position the J 21177-A over the shoe and the lining at the widest point.

Important :
The parking brake adjustment screw threads should not exceed 5 mm (0.2 in) of exposed thread.
^
The clearance between the park brake shoe and the rotor is 0.6604 mm (0.026 in).

22.
The parking brake adjustment screw threads should not exceed 5 mm (0.2 inch) of exposed thread.

Notice : Whenever the brake rotor has been separated from the wheel bearing flange, clean any rust or foreign material from the mating surface of the rotor and flange with the J 42450 hub cleaning kit. Failure to do this may result in increased lateral runout of the rotor and brake pulsation.

23.
Use the J 42450-A to clean all rust and contaminants from the mating surface of the hub flange.

24.
Use the J 41013 to clean all rust and contaminants from the inside diameter of the hat section of the brake rotor to prevent any foreign material from getting between the brake rotor and the hub flange.

25.
Align the mark on the rotor with the mark on the hub and install the rotor by slowly turning the rotor while pushing the rotor towards the axle.

26.
Install the caliper and the bracket as an assembly to the vehicle.

27.
Perform the following procedure before installing the caliper bracket mounting bolts.

^
Remove all traces of the original adhesive.


Clean the threads of the bolt with brake parts cleaner, P/N 12346139 (Canadian P/N 10953463), and allow to dry.
^
Apply threadlocker, GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488), or Red LOCTITE(TM) # 272, to the threads of the bolt.

Notice :Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

28.
Install the caliper bracket mounting bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the brake caliper bracket mounting bolts to 175 N.m (129 lb ft).

29.
Repeat this procedure on the other side of the vehicle.

30.
Tighten the nut to the intermediate cable at the equalizer.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 3.5 N.m (31 lb in).

31.
Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in the Tires and Wheels sub-section of the Service Information (SI Document ID # 656965).

32.
Lower the vehicle.

33.
Verify that the self adjuster lock-out pin has been removed.

34.
Fully apply and release the park brake pedal three times.

Originally Posted by jphelps1976

Anyobdy know where I can find detailed info on the TSB referenced above. I don't have a membership to alldata.

Also, it appears my problem may not be the cable, but the e-brake pads. I'm such a rook that I didn't even know the e-brake used a separate pad. GM prices the pads @ $38 per side, sounds a little high. Any suggestions??

[jphelps1976]

The pads sound like my problem..

Thanks for the TSB info JSTONEMO, it was a great help!

[jstonemo]

Since the rear brakes are disc, there is a drum inside the back of the rotor and that is where the e-brake shoe goes.

The part numbers are:
Shoe kit 88982875
Retainer Clip Kit: 88982879

At GMPartDirect.com, you can get the shoe kit for $16.10 plus shipping. The retainer kit is $3.52. I need to get off my arse and fix mine this spring.

[snewo]

I have a 2002 Chev Avalanche. The parking brake stopped holding at 16,000 miles. Dealer replaced parking brake shoes at no charge but did not say the problem was totaly fixable. "Just happens sometimes". I am on my way to the dealer this morning, yep, same problem again. I have 31,000 on it now. I believe they will replace shoes under warranty again but what about next time? I want it fixed for life. These shoes have nothing to do with the normal braking of the vehicle, just the parking brake. Unless you drive with the parking brake on they shoud never wear out! This is not an exceptable condition for this $40,000 vehicle. Except for this problem we love the Avalanche.

[Silver X]

Be prepared to do your parking brake every 15 k miles or so. It happened on mine among many other problems on my chevy.

[jumpingjack66]

Welcome to my world snewo its not the shoes its the structural parts inside engineerded poorly and GM unwilling to take resposability for the thousands of vehicles it covers...JJ

[spaul100]

I have a suburban 1500, 2001 with parking brake problems too. I can't find these parts on gmpartsdirect.com. any suggestions? I need the shoe and the clip. A real pita
Steve

[spaul100]

When I go to gmpartdirect.com I am confronted with several options for parts. I cannot seem to find where to obtain these shoes and clips. Can anyone offer a link or advice please?
Steve Paul

[gr1zz]

spaul just put the part number in the search block up at the top left hand side.

When you order them does one kit do both wheels? or do I need to get two shoes and two spring kits? TIA!

Mark

[spaul100]

Originally Posted by gr1zz

spaul just put the part number in the search block up at the top left hand side.

When you order them does one kit do both wheels? or do I need to get two shoes and two spring kits? TIA!

Mark

Mark, be sure to go to gmpartsdirect.com, you must have the "s" in parts or you go to a much less friendly site. Do order two kits, and two clips. They come one each at a time. I'm just starting to do mine. I hope both of us don't need new drums. They too can be bought here for a savings but I'm not sure when you consider shipping. Although compared to a GM dealer you could ship these around the world I'm guessing.
Regards,
Steve Paul

[gr1zz]

I figured out the s in the url real quick. Thanks for the quick response. I had one of my rotors off tonight and it didn't look bad. The shoes on the other hand are trashed. My inspection was due on the Oct. 31st. I knew I should have looked at it sooner. DOH Thanks again for the quick response.

Mark

[spaul100]

Originally Posted by gr1zz

I figured out the s in the url real quick. Thanks for the quick response. I had one of my rotors off tonight and it didn't look bad. The shoes on the other hand are trashed. My inspection was due on the Oct. 31st. I knew I should have looked at it sooner. DOH Thanks again for the quick response.

Mark

No problem Mark, I was sitting here with the laptop, (we're wireless now, it's great). I was scanning a couple of sailing forums that i use every day when your post came up. Good luck and thanks for the reply.
Steve