Parking Brake Cable Removal and Installation

Parking Brake Cable Removal and Installation

Parking Brake Cable Components

Removal

NOTE:

When it is necessary to remove both right and left parking brake cables, repeat below steps 2) and 6) on right and left wheels.

1) Hoist vehicle.
2) Remove wheel.
3) Disconnect parking brake cable from equalizer (parking brake lever) and clamps.
4) Remove brake drum. Refer to Rear Brake Drum Removal and Installation Rear Brake Drum Removal and Installation:Drum
(drum brake model).
5) Disconnect parking brake cable from brake shoe lever referring to Rear Brake Shoe Removal and Installation Rear Brake Shoe Removal and Installation:Drum
(drum brake model).
6) Disconnect parking brake cable from lever referring to Rear Brakes Rear Disc Brake Caliper Removal and Installation:Disc
(disc brake model).
7) Remove parking brake cable and parking cable bracket.

Installation

Install it by reversing removal procedure, noting the following points.

- Install clamps properly referring to Parking Brake Cable Components Parking Brake Cable Components.
- Tighten bolts and nuts to specified torque referring to Parking Brake Cable Components Parking Brake Cable Components.
- Adjust parking brake cable. Refer to Adjustments Parking Brake Inspection and Adjustment.
- Check brake disc or brake drum for dragging and brake system for proper performance. Brake test should be performed.