GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 1999 🢒 LeSabre 🢒 Brakes 🢒 Park Brake 🢒 Parking Brake Front Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise the vehicle and suitably support. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

    2. Object Number: 153115 Size: SH
  2. Loosen the adjuster (2).
  3. Disconnect the front cable (3) from the adjuster (2).
  4. Disconnect the cable retaining nut (1) at the underbody.

    5. Object Number: 153109 Size: SH
  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Remove the cable (1) from the lever assembly.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 153109 Size: SH
  1. Connect the cable to the lever assembly.
  2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

    3. Object Number: 153115 Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Connect the cable retaining nut (1) at the underbody.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten nut to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).

  4. Connect the front cable (3) to the adjuster (2).
  5. Adjust the parking brake cable. Refer to Brake Shoe Inspection .