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:
Installation Procedure
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the drivetrain
and front suspension frame front support as noted from the
original panel.
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
Position the drivetrain and front suspension frame front suppor ...
Lamp Messages
AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL ON
This message is displayed when the automatic light control has been turned on.
AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL OFF
This message is displayed when the automatic light control has been turned off.
XXX TURN INDICATOR FAILURE
When one of the turn signals is out, this message disp ...
Front End Inflatable Restraint Discriminating Sensor Replacement
Warning: Refer to SIR Warning in the Preface section.
Warning: Following the deployment of a side impact air bag, inspect the
following parts for damage. Replace these parts if
necessary:
The seat cushion frame
The seat recliner, if equipped
The seat adjuster
The seat back frame
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