Parking Brake Cable Repair Procedures

Removal

1. 1
   Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
2. 2
   Release the parking brake.
3. 3
   Remove the floor console assembly. (Refer to Body - "Floor Console".)
4. 4
   Loosen the parking brake cable adjusting nut (A).

   

5. 5
   Disconnect the parking brake cable clip (A) and remove the parking brake cable.

   

6. 6
   Raise the vehicle and make sure it is securely supported.
7. 7
   Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from the rear hub.

   Tightening torque: 107.9–128 N·m

   

8. 8
   Remove the parking brake cable retainer (A).

   

9. 9
   Turn the control lever counterclockwise, then remove the parking brake cable (A) from the caliper.

   

10. 10
    Remove the floor covering (A).

    

11. 11
    Loosen the parking brake cable bolts and disconnect the cable (A).

    

Installation

1. 1
   To install, reverse the removal procedure.
2. 2
   Tighten the parking brake cable by turning the adjusting nut until the control levers on both calipers lift from the stopper to the distance (A) and (D) between the operating lever (B) and the stopper (C).

   Distance (A + D): Max. 3 mm (0.12 in.)

   

3. 3
   Fully release the parking brake lever and make sure the parking brakes do not drag when the rear wheels rotate. If necessary, adjust.
4. 4
   Make sure the parking brakes are fully applied when parked. The brake lever is fully raised.