E brake pads won't expand on setting pedal

PETESDURAMAX

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2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
6.6L
V8
4WD
AUTOMATIC
100,000 MILES

Truck listed above is 2500hd. The E brake pads won't expand on setting pedal, on passenger side. Cable extends and contracts at backing plate, though. I think the actuator is seized. How is it removed? E brake pads can be replaced without pulling the axle out. Is the same true for the actuator assembly?

Monday, March 9th, 2020 AT 1:51 PM

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KASEKENNY

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Here are two videos to handle both 2500, 3500 and 1500 parking brake shoe replacements with diagrams below to help as well.

https://youtu.be/EMxfb9X3ywE

and

https://youtu.be/uo1RnATyEok

I attached the process for the actuator on both models as I am not sure how yours is equipped. You do not have to take the axle out. Let me know if you have questions. Thanks

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Monday, March 9th, 2020 AT 2:41 PM

PETESDURAMAX

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Thanks, Kasekenny1!
My 2500hd has the JH6 format brakes, so the second set is it.
I note there are a number of on line manuals (alldata, mitchells, identifix) available. Whose is good for someone tackling a given job for a first time?

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Monday, March 9th, 2020 AT 3:48 PM

KASEKENNY

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We use Alldata and Mitchell on this site. However, most are all about the same as they get the info from the same source (GM). I have access to them all through different sources and go to Alldata more then any other, so that is what I would choose.

Thanks for the update.

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Monday, March 9th, 2020 AT 7:32 PM