Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Parking Brake Actuator Replacement (1500 Series)




Parking Brake Actuator Replacement (1500 Series)

Removal Procedure

Warning:
Refer to Brake Dust Warning Brake Dust Warning.


1. Release the park brake.

2. Disable the park brake cable automatic adjuster. Refer to Parking Brake Cable Adjuster Disabling Parking Brake Cable Adjuster Disabling.





3. Disconnect the park brake cable from the park brake actuator lever.

4. Remove the park brake shoe. Refer to Parking Brake Shoe Replacement (2500 Series) Parking Brake Shoe Replacement (2500 Series)Parking Brake Shoe Replacement (1500 Series) Parking Brake Shoe Replacement (1500 Series).

5. Remove the park brake actuator adjuster wheel, pin and lever from the backing plate.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the park brake actuator lever, pin and adjuster wheel to the backing plate.

2. Install the park brake shoe. Refer to Parking Brake Shoe Replacement (2500 Series) Parking Brake Shoe Replacement (2500 Series)Parking Brake Shoe Replacement (1500 Series) Parking Brake Shoe Replacement (1500 Series).

3. Adjust the park brake shoe. Refer to Parking Brake Adjustment (1500) Parking Brake Adjustment (1500)Parking Brake Adjustment (2500) Parking Brake Adjustment (2500).

4. Install the rear park brake cable to the park brake actuator lever.

5. Install the park brake cable to the mounting bracket until the locking tabs snap into place.

6. Enable the park brake cable automatic adjuster. Refer to Parking Brake Cable Adjuster Enabling Parking Brake Cable Adjuster Enabling.

7. Apply and release the park brake lever 3 times.