How do you Change rear brake shoes on a 2008 Chevy Silverado?

Answer 1

# == # Step 1 Lift the truck with a floor jack, and support the Silverado with jack stands. If you have selectable ride, disconnect the electrical sensor. # Step 2 Use the ratchet to pull out the upper shock absorber nut and bolt. Unbolt the lower shock absorber nut and bolt. Remove the shocks. # Step 3 Align the new shocks and insert the lower nut and bolt, followed by the upper nut and bolt. Torque both to 70 ft-lb. # Step 4 Reconnect the electrical connector if you have selectable ride on the Silverado, and lower the truck from the jack stands.

Answer 2

It should have struts not shocks. For struts you need to take the entire strut assembly out, use a spring compressor to take the tension off of the strut, remove the nut on top of the strut, take the top plate off and the spring and put them on the new strut. Tighten the nut and reinstall in the car. There is a lot of tension in the spring when it is compressed and a mistake can cost you a finger, hand or your life. Unless you have some mechanical experience, better off taking it some where.

It does have shocks on the rear. One bolt at the top and one bolt at the bottom. Very simple to replace. The front has struts. I just changed a set on a 1999 Tacoma and what I bought was the entire assembly including the strut, spring, and mount, all in one self contained package. All you do it unbolt the old assembly and install the new one. No spring compressing, no danger of the spring popping out or the tool breaking and the spring flying out and taking your head off. I bought the Strutmasters assembly and it cost just slightly more than a strut only. You not only get a new strut but a new spring also. Click the link to see it.

Answer 3

It your unfamiliar with basic brake work purchase a shop repair manual for that vehicle. It will save you time and money.