...How do you get those sobs out?! I got kit to replace my e-brake shoes but I can break those bolts loose. I have tried a cheater and a hammer with no luck. I dont have a 1/2" universial to get my impact on it so I guess I could go get one and try again tomorrow. Anyone have some tips to get them out?

 

Just use a shallow 18mm 1/2"drive socket and a nice size breaker bar. I just did a rear diff overhaul on a 02 silverado today at work (at chevy dealer) and did that same method. Works every time.

 

yeah, mine were a pita to get off too. i just used a rachet w/ a piece of pipe for a cheater and they finally broke loose. broke one rachet in the process though.

 

I brolke a ratchet and cracked 2 sockets before my front ones came out. Break out the hot wrench!Heat does wonders. They broke loose after that.

 

Give us an update when you finish! Mine is a 2000 also and the ebrake barely grabs when to the floor and it grinds when it is released.

 

Thanks for the tips guys. I am going to stop and get some extra tools and try again this afternoon. Hopefully I will have some good news by this evening.

 

Well, the loooong cheater worked like a charm. After buying the new shoes, the old ones looked good as new except for where the pass side was draging on one of the corners. I adjusted the pass side but I broke the head off the bolt that holds the retaining clip on the drivers side. I cant figure out how to get it out without pulling the axle out. So currently I only have the pass side ebrake but it is holding very well now.

 

mine started dragging pretty bad so i just took them out. i have nothing left of the parking brake on my truck now. took out the foot pedal and all.

 

Well, that isnt and option for me. My tranny was starting to hate me at the boat ramp. Almost couldnt get it out of park one day.