Parking Brake Cable: Adjustments

Parking Brake Cable Adjustment

1. Remove the floor console finish panel to access the parking brake cable adjuster nut. For additional information, refer to the floor console procedure exploded view in Instrument Panel and Console Service and Repair and Instrument Panel - Exploded View.

2. Make sure the parking brake control handle is in the fully released position.

3. Remove the brake drums For additional information, refer to Drum Brake [1][2]Diagrams
- Inspect drum brake assembly. Install new components as necessary.

4. Loosen the self-adjuster one full turn on both axle ends.





5. Using a cable tie, secure the parking brake actuation lever to the brake shoe as shown on the passenger side rear.





6. Install a 4mm allen wrench against the parking brake actuation lever on driver side rear only.





7. Adjust the parking brake cable adjuster nut until the allen wrench falls out.





8. Remove the cable tie.





9. Adjust the brake shoes. For additional information, refer to Drum Brake Adjustments

10. If new rear cables have been installed, carry out the following sub steps. If new rear cables have not been installed, proceed to step 11.

1. Cycle parking brake control lever to the 10th notch 10 times to stretch the new cables.

2. Remove the rear drums and verify that the gap exists between the parking brake stop lever and the brake shoe web.

3. If the gap is zero, repeat step 2 and steps 4 thru 9.

11. After assembling the wheel, verify the wheel turns freely to ensure there is no brake drag present.

12. Fully depress the brake pedal 10 times. Apply the parking brake to verify correct operation.





13. Install the floor console finish panel. For additional information, refer to the floor console exploded view in Instrument Panel and Console Service and Repair and Instrument Panel - Exploded View.