Parking Brake Cable Adjuster Enabling

Parking Brake Cable Adjuster Enabling

The park brake cable tension is controlled by the electronic park brake (EPB) module. Cable tension needs to be set and the EPB module needs to be calibrated following the cable tension disabling procedure. Perform one of the following two methods to fully restore cable tension.

Electronic Parking Brake Cable Tensioning

With Scan Tool - Preferred Method

1. Block the drive wheels.

2. Install a scan tool to the vehicle.

3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position with the engine OFF.

4. Select Configuration/Reset Functions from the electronic parking brake control module menu.

5. Follow the instructions on the scan tool.

Without Scan Tool - Optional Method

1. Block the drive wheels.

2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position with the engine OFF.

3. Apply the brake pedal.

4. Place the automatic transmission in PARK or manual transmission in NEUTRAL, as equipped.

5. Momentarily lift then release the EPB switch to apply the EPB.

6. Momentarily press down then release the EPB switch to release the EPB.

7. Repeat step 5 and 6 to cycle the EPB on then off an additional 4 times.

8. The EPB module will be calibrated and proper tension will be applied to the parking brake cables.