CHEVROLET CAMARO 1982 Repair Guide

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Avoid inhaling any dust from
any brake surface! When cleaning brake surfaces,
use a commercially available brake cleaning fluid.
1. Remove the caliper by following instru ctions of caliper removal procedure.
2. Remove dust cap, cotter pin, castle nut, thrust washer and outside wheel
bearing. Pull the disc/hub assembly from the steering knuckle.
To install:
3. Position the disc/hub assembly to t he spindle/steering knuckle. Install the
outside wheel bearing, thru st washer and castle nut. Tighten the castle nut
until the bearing is s nug. Back off the nut
1/4 turn. Refer to Suspension &
Steering for details on wheel bearing remo val, installation, and adjustment.
Install a new cotter pin and dust cap.
4. Install the brake caliper.
INSPECTION

Fig. 6: Checking disc runout

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1. Check the rotor surface for wear, sco
ring, grooves or rust pitting. Rotor
damage can be corrected by refacing, cons ult your local garage or machine
shop. If the damage exceeds the minimu m thickness, which is stamped on
the rotor, replace the rotor.
2. Check the rotor parallelism at four or more points around the circumference,
it must not vary more than 0.0005 in . (0.013mm). Make all measurements at
the same distance in from the edge of the ro tor. Refinish the rotor if it fails to
meet specification.
3. Measure the disc runout with a dial indicator. If runout exceeds 0.004 in.
(0.10mm), and the wheel bearings are okay (runout is measured with the
disc on the car), the rotor must be refaced or replaced.
REAR DRUM BRAKES

Fig. 1: Drum brake exploded view
BRAKE DRUMS
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
CAUTION - Brake shoes may contain asbest os, which has been determined to
be a cancer causing agent. Never clean the brake surfaces with compressed
air! Avoid inhaling any dust from any brake surface! When cleaning brake
surfaces, use a commercially available brake cleaning fluid.
1. Raise and support the car.

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2. Remove the wheel or wheels.
3. Pull the brake drum off. It may be nec
essary to gently tap the rear edges of
the drum to start it off the studs.
4. If extreme resistance to removal is encountered, it will be necessary to
retract the adjusting screw. Knock out the access hole in the backing plate
and turn the adjuster to retract th e linings away from the drum.
5. Install a replacement hole co ver before reinstalling drum.
6. Install the drums in the same position on the hub as removed.
DRUM INSPECTION
1. Check the drums for any cracks, scores, grooves, or an out-of-round
condition. Replace if cracked. Slight scores can be removed with fine emery
cloth while extensive scoring requires turning the drum on a lathe.
2. Never have a drum turned mo re than 0.060 in. (1.524mm).
BRAKE SHOES

ADJUSTMENT
Rotate the star wheel adjuster until a sl ight drag is felt between the shoes and
drum, then back off 12 clicks on the adjusting wheel. Put the car in reverse and,
while backing up, apply the brakes seve ral times. This will allow the self-
adjusters to complete the adjustment.
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

Fig. 1: Drum brake assembly

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Fig. 2: Using a safe brake cleaning agent

Fig. 3: Unclipping the return springs

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Fig. 4: Unclipping the parking brake cable rod

Fig. 5: Removing the rear return spring

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Fig. 6: Removing the parking brake rod

Fig. 7: Removing the shoe guide plate

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Fig. 8: Turning the hold-down spring lock plate

Fig. 9: Removing the hold-down springs

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Fig. 10: Pulling off the shoes

Fig. 11: Separating the shoes and lower spring

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Fig. 12: Disconnecting the parking br ake cable from the shoe lever

Fig. 13: Drum brake parts
CAUTION - Brake shoes may contain asbest os, which has been determined to
be a cancer causing agent. Never clean the brake surfaces with compressed
air! Avoid inhaling any dust from any brake surface! When cleaning brake
surfaces, use a commercially available brake cleaning fluid.
1. Raise and safely support the vehicle.

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2. Remove the wheel and tire assemblies.
3. Remove the brake drum.
4. Remove the return springs.
5. Remove the hold-down springs and
pins. Remove the lever pivot.
6. Remove the actuator link whil e lifting up on the actuator lever.
7. Remove the actuator lever and lever return spring.
8. Remove the shoe guide, parking brake strut and strut spring.
9. Remove the brake shoes and disc onnect the parking brake lever from the
shoe.
10. Remove the adjusting screw assemb ly and spring. Remove the retaining
ring, pin from the secondary shoe.
To install:
Any part or spring which may appear worn should be replace. The short shoe
(primary) should be installed to the fr ont of the vehicle and the long shoe
(secondary) should be installed to the rear . After complete installation of the
brake shoes a clicking sound should be heard when turning the adjusting screw
or self-adjuster. Do not switch parts fr om the left or right brake assembly, the
adjusters are designated Left and Right.
11. Clean dirt from all parts and wire brush raised pads on backing plate.
Lubricate backing plate pads and adjus ting screw with brake grease.
12. Install the parking brake lever on the secondary shoe with the pin and new
retaining ring.
13. Install the adjusting screw and spring. Lubricate the adjusting screw with
brake (white) grease.
14. Clean and lubricate the contact points of the backing plate. Install the brake
shoe assemblies after installing the parking brake cable on the shoe.
15. Install the parking brake strut and st rut spring by spreading the shoes apart.
16. Install the shoe guide, actuator lever and lever return spring.
17. Install the hold-down pins, lever pivo t and springs. Install the actuator link on
the anchor pin.
18. Install the actuator link into the act uator lever while holding up on the lever.
19. Install the shoe return springs. Inst all the brake drum. Install the wheel and
tire assemblies.
20. Adjust the brake and lower the vehi cle. Check emergency brake for proper
adjustment.