Buick Encore: Drum Brakes
Buick Encore 2012-2019 Service Manual / Brakes / Drum Brakes
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Diagnostic information and procedures
Brake drum diameter measurement
SPECIFICATIONS
FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Fastener Tightening Specifications
DRUM BRAKE COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS
Drum Brake Component Specifications
DIAGNOS
Repair instructions
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
Description and operation
DRUM BRAKE SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
System Component Description
The drum brake system consists of the following:
Drum Brake Shoes
Applies mechanical output force, from hydraulic brake wheel c
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Tachometer
The tachometer displays the engine
speed in revolutions per
minute (rpm).
When the engine is on, the
tachometer will indicate the engine's
revolutions per minute (rpm). The
tachometer may vary by several
hundred rpm's, during Auto Stop
mode, when the engine is shutting
off and restarting.
Caution
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Brake rotor/drum balance inspection
Support the vehicle drive axle on a suitable hoist. Refer to Lifting and
Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the tire and wheel assemblies from the drive axle. Refer to Tire
and Wheel Removal and
Installation .
Reinstall the wheel nuts in order to retain the brake rotors.
Run the vehicle at the c
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