Parking Brake Cables

GENERAL INFORMATION

REAR BRAKE CABLES. Two cables are provided: left and right.

Removal

PROCEDURE

1. Raise the front of the vehicle and support it on stands.

2. Release the parking brake.

3. On rear drum brakes, remove the shoes and disconnect the cable from the lever, then remove the spring and cable bracket (arrows indicate the brake bracket nuts).

4. On rear disc brakes, remove the caliper.

5. Disconnect the cable end (arrow) from the caliper lever on the rear brakes.

6. Remove the nuts and bolts securing the cable housing brackets to the floor pan.

7. Disconnect the cable from the front equalizer roller and remove the cable.

8. To access the roller, remove the heat shield.

Installation

PROCEDURE

1. Install the cable in the reverse order of removal.

2. The tab on the cable bracket must engage the recess in the caliper (disc brakes).

3. Adjust the cable.

FRONT BRAKE CABLES Removal

PROCEDURE

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

2. Chock the rear wheels and release the parking brake.

3. Remove the center section of the instrument panel.

4. Disconnect the connector from the parking brake warning lamp switch.

5. Count the number of threads up to the nut, loosen the nut and disconnect the adjusting bolt from the brake lever.

6. Raise the front of the vehicle.

7. Disconnect the rear cables from the front equalizer roller and remove the cable.

8. Remove the front cables with the equalizer and adjusting bolt, passing them through the floor opening.

Installation

PROCEDURE

1. Install the cable in the reverse order of removal.

2. Turn the nut back the previously counted number of threads, check brake operation and adjust if necessary.

3. Before installing the panel, check the switch and warning lamp for proper operation.