Parking Brake Cable: Service and Repair

Parking Brake Cable Replacement

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NOTE:

- The parking brake cables must not be bent or distorted. This will lead to stiff operation and premature cable failure.
- Refer to the Exploded View as needed during this procedure.

1. Release the parking brake lever fully.

2. Remove the center console Center Console Removal / Installation.

3. Remove the wire guide base (A), then disconnect the parking brake cables (B) from the equalizer (C).





4. Remove the middle floor undercover Middle Floor Undercover Replacement.

5. Remove the parking brake cable grommets (D), pull out the parking brake cable from the body floor.

6. Remove the brake drum and shoes, and disconnect the parking brake cable (A) from the parking brake lever. Service and Repair





7. Remove the cable clip (B) from the cable insertion part (C) at the reverse side of the backing plate (D).

8. Pull the parking brake cable, and remove it from the backing plate.

9. Reinstall the parking brake cable in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

- Be careful not to bend or distort the cable.
- Align the projection (E) of the parking cable holder with the cutout (F) at the cable insertion part.
- Insert until the groove (G) in the cable holder aligns with the cutout (H) at the cable insertion part.
- Install the cable clip by inserting the straight end (I) of the clip into the cutout at the cable insertion part, and secure the parking cable holder securely.
- Connect the parking brake cable to the brake lever, and install the brake shoes and drum Service and Repair.
- Do the parking brake adjustment.
Apply the parking brake firmly 10 times then adjust it again.