Parking Brake Cable: Service and Repair

Replacement

NOTE:
^ The parking brake cables must not be bent or distorted. This will lead to stiff operation and premature failure.
^ Refer to the Exploded View as needed during this procedure.

1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations. Remove the rear wheels.
2. Release the parking brake lever fully.
3. Remove the center console.





4. Back off the adjusting nut (A) in the equalizer, and disconnect the parking brake cable ends (B) from the equalizer.
5. Remove the cable guide base (C).
6. Remove the rear brake shoes, and disconnect the parking brake cable from the shoe.





7. Remove the flange bolts (A) and parking brake cable (B) from the backing plate (C).
8. Reinstall the parking brake cable in the reverse order of removal, and note these items.
Be careful not to bend or distort the cable. Tighten adjusting nut in the equalizer until there is tension in the wires. Apply hand brake lever full stroke and release 10 times. Do the major parking brake adjustment.