Parking Brake Lever: Service and Repair

Parking Brake Lever Removal and Installation

Parking Brake Cable Components

Removal

1) Remove console box. [1][2]Console
2) Block vehicle wheels and release parking brake lever.
3) Disconnect lead wire of parking brake switch at coupler.
4) Loosen parking brake cable adjusting nut (1).






5) Remove parking brake lever bolts (1) and then remove parking brake lever assembly (2) with equalizer (3).

NOTE:
Do not disassemble parking brake lever switch. It must be removed and installed as a complete switch assembly.





Installation

1) Install in reverse order of removal procedure.

Check equalizer inclined angle.

Tightening torque
Parking brake lever bolt (a): 26 Nm (2.6 kgf-m, 19.0 lbf-ft)





2) After all parts are installed, parking brake lever needs to be adjusted. Refer to Adjustments Parking Brake Inspection and Adjustment.
3) Check disc brake or brake drum for dragging and brake system for proper performance. After removing vehicle from hoist, brake test should be performed.