Hummer H2. Manual - part 827

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Park Brake Cable Replacement - Left Rear  

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Park Brake Cable Replacement - Right Rear  

 
Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 19

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1. Disconnect the front park brake cable connection 

accessible INSIDE the vehicle at the park brake 
pedal assembly and check for free movement.  

2. Replace the front park brake cable if it does not 

have free movement. Refer to Park Brake Cable 
Replacement - Front .  

Did you find and correct a condition?

Go to Step 25

Go to Step 20

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1. Disconnect the park brake release handle 

assembly cable connection from the park brake 
pedal assembly and check for free movement.  

2. Replace the park brake release handle assembly if 

the release cable does not have free movement. 
Refer to Park Brake Release Handle Assembly 
Replacement .  

Did you find and correct a condition?

Go to Step 25

Go to Step 21

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Replace the park brake pedal assembly that is not 
releasing properly. Refer to Park Brake Pedal 
Assembly Replacement . 
Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 25

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Check the adjustment of the park brake. Refer to Park 
Brake Adjustment . 
Is the park brake adjusted properly?

Go to Step 27

Go to Step 23

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Adjust the park brake. Refer to Park Brake 
Adjustment . 
Were you able to attain adjustment of the park brake 
system?

Go to Step 26

Go to Step 24

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1. Remove the rear brake rotors, if they have not yet 

been removed. Refer to Brake Rotor 
Replacement - Rear in Disc Brakes.  

2. Check the park brake actuators for a seized 

condition.  

3. Replace the park brake actuators as necessary. 

Refer to Park Brake Actuator Replacement .  

Did you find and correct a condition?

Go to Step 25

Return to Symptom 

Table

Adjust the park brake. Refer to Park Brake 

 

2004 Hummer H2 

2004 BRAKES Park Brake - Hummer H2

  

PARK BRAKE SHOE INSPECTION 

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.  

2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.  

3. Remove the rear brake caliper bracket with the rear brake caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Bracket 

Replacement - Rear in Disc Brakes.  

4. Remove the rear brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear in Disc Brakes. 

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5. Inspect and replace the park brake shoe and lining if any of the following conditions are found: 

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Excessive wear indicated by the park brake lining being worn down to the shoe  

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Brake lining cracking  

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Oil or fluid contamination of the brake lining  

6. Adjust the park brake shoe. Refer to Park Brake Adjustment in Park Brake.  

7. Install the rear brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear in Disc Brakes.  

8. Install the rear brake caliper with the rear brake caliper bracket. Refer to Brake Caliper Bracket 

Replacement - Rear in Disc Brakes.  

9. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.  

10. Lower the vehicle.  

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Adjustment . 
Were you able to attain adjustment of the park brake 
system?

Go to Step 26

Return to Symptom 

Table

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1. With the transmission still in NEUTRAL, apply 

the park brake.  

2. Attempt to rotate the rear wheels to check the rear 

brakes for a significant amount of drag.  

3. Release the park brake.  

4. Rotate the rear wheels to check the rear brakes for 

a significant reduction of drag.  

Did the park brake apply and release properly?

Go to Step 27

Return to Symptom 

Table

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Install or connect any components that were removed or 
disconnected during diagnosis. 
Did you complete the operation?

Park Brake 

System OK 

Return to 

Symptom Table

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CAUTION: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in Cautions and Notices.

 

2004 Hummer H2 

2004 BRAKES Park Brake - Hummer H2

  

REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 

PARK BRAKE SHOE REPLACEMENT 

Removal Procedure 

1. Disable the park brake cable automatic adjuster. Refer to Disabling the Park Brake Cable Automatic 

Adjuster .  

2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.  

3. Remove the tire and the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels. 

4. Remove the caliper and mounting bracket as an assembly. Refer to Brake Pads Replacement - Rear in 

Disc Brakes.  

5. Remove the rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear in Disc Brakes. 

CAUTION: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in Cautions and Notices.

 

2004 Hummer H2 

2004 BRAKES Park Brake - Hummer H2

  

Fig. 1: Cable, Lever & Backing Plate 
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 

6. Remove the cable (3) from the backing plate (1) by compressing the spring to access and depress the 

locking tabs, pull the cable out of the backing plate, and routing the cable through the slot in the backing 
plate.  

7. Remove the cable (3) from the lever (2).  

8. Remove the axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement in Rear Drive Axle. 

 

2004 Hummer H2 

2004 BRAKES Park Brake - Hummer H2