How to service and repair a brake drum on Chevrolet Malibu?

Perform brake drum replacement if the largest diameter exceeds the outlined service limit while using a micrometer. When deeper rust surpasses the braking surface follow J41013 rotor resurfacing procedure to scrap away rust through the J41013 kit. Keep to brake lathe instructions for refinding the brake drum while making sure you create the best braking surface finish to help brakes stop correctly. Following machining work with 120 grit aluminum oxide sandpaper to make a nondirectional brake surface then clean both brake surfaces with denatured alcohol or appropriate brake cleaner. You should evenly tighten wheel nuts according to specifications because improper tightening can cause brake problems.

How to replace the brake drum on Chevrolet Malibu?

Raising and supporting your car is step one to replace the Brake Drum. First take off the wheel and rear tire from the vehicle then remove the Brake Drum. By using j 41013 rotor resurfacing kit the Brake Drum can have rust and corrosion removed from its hub/flange mating surface. The j 42450-a wheel hub resurfacing kit helps clean the wheel hub flange. Turn the drum brakes to their proper settings before putting in the new Brake Drum. You need to gently take off debris from the Brake Drum's edge to help easier installation during reinstallation. Put back the rear tire and wheel unit then push the brakes three times to make brake shoes fit right at the drum position.

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Chevrolet Malibu Brake Drum Part Number: 88957254
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Drum, Front And Rear Wheel Brake; Drum
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 18020817, 18022148, 18022149, 18029790
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu | Base, LS | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS
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Chevrolet Malibu Brake Drum, Rear Part Number: 15808572
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Drum Assembly-Rear Brake; Drum; Drum, Front And Rear Wheel Brake
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 10379254
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2007 Chevrolet Malibu | Base, LS, LT, LTZ, Maxx, Maxx LS, Maxx LT, Maxx LTZ, Maxx SS, SS | 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS

Chevrolet Malibu Brake Drum

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The Chevrolet Malibu Brake Drum is an essential assembly in brake systems of several Chevrolet Malibu models especially those that use rear drum brakes. The Brake Drum with its characteristic deliver ability is made out of specific cast iron so as to have good conduction of heat and wearing ability that is essential in maintaining the strength of the product when it is subjected to high stress. When the brakes are engaged the brake lining apply pressure in radial direction towards the stationary Brake Drum and through the friction halts or slow down the vehicle. This frictional interaction is critical to improve on efficiency as well as safety making it even more commendable for any driver to take Chevrolet Malibu. Its design enables the Brake Drum to handle heat which is produced during breaking occasioned by the need to bring the Malibu to a standstill; this is regardless of the generation of the model. That is why it is compatible with almost all the generations of Malibu: starting from the rear-wheel drive models and up to the latest front-wheel drive ones. Following requirements including high strength of the Chevrolet Malibu Brake Drum together with enhanced heat exchanging capability are the reasons why the automotive product is indeed special in the market to help the over terminal performance of the vehicle. Being an essential component of the braking system of Chevrolet Malibu, the Brake Drum serves not only as the safety but also as the durability element, which confirms the car's reliability andthus is an essential component of the car.

Chevrolet Malibu Brake Drum Parts and Q&A

Brake Drum
88957254
Q: How to service and repair a brake drum on Chevrolet Malibu?
A:
Perform brake drum replacement if the largest diameter exceeds the outlined service limit while using a micrometer. When deeper rust surpasses the braking surface follow J41013 rotor resurfacing procedure to scrap away rust through the J41013 kit. Keep to brake lathe instructions for refinding the brake drum while making sure you create the best braking surface finish to help brakes stop correctly. Following machining work with 120 grit aluminum oxide sandpaper to make a nondirectional brake surface then clean both brake surfaces with denatured alcohol or appropriate brake cleaner. You should evenly tighten wheel nuts according to specifications because improper tightening can cause brake problems.
Brake Drum, Rear
15808572
Q: How to replace the brake drum on Chevrolet Malibu?
A:
Raising and supporting your car is step one to replace the Brake Drum. First take off the wheel and rear tire from the vehicle then remove the Brake Drum. By using j 41013 rotor resurfacing kit the Brake Drum can have rust and corrosion removed from its hub/flange mating surface. The j 42450-a wheel hub resurfacing kit helps clean the wheel hub flange. Turn the drum brakes to their proper settings before putting in the new Brake Drum. You need to gently take off debris from the Brake Drum's edge to help easier installation during reinstallation. Put back the rear tire and wheel unit then push the brakes three times to make Brake Shoes fit right at the drum position.