Brakes

Parking Brake Cable Removal/Installation

6steps
~36min
2/5difficulty
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1. Remove the following parts:

a. Upper panel.

b. Shift knob (MTX).

c. Selector lever knob (ATX).

d. Shift panel.

e. Side wall.

f. Console.

2. Remove the under cover..

3. Remove the tunnel member (rear). (MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5, MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo).

4. Remove the brace bar. (SKYACTIV-G 2.0).

5. Remove the TWC. (MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5, SKYACTIV-G 2.0).

6. Remove the presilencer. (MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo).

7. Remove the insulator (middle No.1) and the insulator (middle No.2)..

8. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

9. Install in the reverse order of removal.

10. After installation, inspect the parking brake stroke and adjust if necessary..



  1. Parking brake switch connector

  2. Adjusting nut

  3. Bolt

  4. Parking brake lever

  5. Nut

  6. Parking brake cable

    (See Parking Brake Cable Installation Note.)


Parking Brake Cable Installation Note

1. Pass the parking brake cable inside the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness as shown in the figure.


2. Install the rear parking brake cable.

3. Verify that the end of the parking brake cable outer end is out of the caliper as shown in the figure.

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