Parking Brake Cable: Description and Operation

Cable system

The park brake uses a cable system that includes one front cable and two rear cables. The front cable connects to the park brake lever on one end and the equalizer on the other end. The rear cables attach to the equalizer on one end and to either the park brake struts in the drum brakes, or the lever on the disc brakes on the other end.

Notice: Handling of the parking brake cables during service requires extra care. Damage to the nylon coating reduces the corrosion protection. If the damaged area passes through the seal, increased parking brake effort could result. Avoid contacting with sharp-edged tools, or the sharp surfaces of the vehicle underbody.

This vehicle is equipped with coated park brake cable assemblies. The wire strand is coated with a nylon material that slides over plastic seals inside the conduit end fittings. This is for corrosion protection and reduced park brake effort.