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Pontiac 88972490 Rear Brake Shoe Kit

2003-2006 Pontiac Vibe

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  • Part Description
    SHOE KIT, Brake
  • Position
    Rear
  • Manufacturer
    General Motors
  • Manufacturer's Notes
    This part is discontinued.
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  • Product Specifications

    BrandGenuine Pontiac
    Manufacturer Part Number88972490
    Part DescriptionSHOE KIT, Brake
    Other NamesBrake Shoe, Rear Shoe
    Item Dimensions14.1 x 13.4 x 5.1 inches
    Item Weight1.80 Pounds
    PositionRear
    ConditionNew
    Fitment TypeDirect Replacement
    ManufacturerGeneral Motors
    SKU88972490
    WarrantyThis genuine GM part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
    Shipping & ReturnShipping Policy Return Policy
    Warning: California's Proposition 65
  • Vehicle Fitment

    Year Make Model Engine Important vehicle option details
    2003-2006 Pontiac Vibe4 Cyl 1.8LALL PURPOSE 4 DOOR AWD
  • Customer Questions & Expert Answers

    Q:
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    A:
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    Posted and answered by GM Parts Specialist Raul
    Q:
    How to remove and replace the Parking Brake Shoe on Pontiac Vibe? Posted by Deividas R.
    A:
    Take off the rear brake discs and measure the thickness of the friction material on the shoes. Replace them if it has worn down to 1.0 mm or less. Inspect the drum section of the disc for heat-induced scores, grooves or cracks. Should any of these conditions exist or there be considerable wear to the drum, replace disc. Clean off the brake parts with brake system cleaner. Remove parking brake shoes and upper return springs. Remove lower return spring and adjuster assembly. Unlock front shoe hold-down clip and pin. Take off shoe from vehicle. Take off strut and spring assembly. Dissociate rear shoe from parking brake lever and take it out from its place of installation. Apply light coat of high-temperature brake grease to backing plate shoe contact points.Paste a thin layer of high temperature grease on adjustor.Use very little amount of high temperature grease at new rear shoe's contact point with parking brake lever.Attach Parking Brake Lever To Rear Shoe.Fit The Rear Shoe Clip, Pin And Shoe.Set in place Front Shoe Clip, Pin And Shoe.Install Struts And Springs.Install Adjuster And Lower Return Spring.Install Upper Return Springs.Use two lug nuts with washers (for spacing) to hold the disc against hub.Installing Brake Caliper.Ensure that bolts are tightened according to specified torque requirements.Put wheels back on before lowering vehicle.Tighten wheel lug nuts using torque specifications.Check whether handbrakes works properly then adjust it if necessary.
    You can Select Your Vehicle to see complete installation and repair tips.
    Answered by GM Parts Specialist Fernando / Nov 17, 2025

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