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For 1990-2009 cars only

Parking Brake Cable Adjuster Enabling Electric Park Brake

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. Using the scan tool, perform the following:
  5. 4.1. From the scan tool menu, select Diagnostics
    4.2. Enter the appropriate vehicle information
    4.3. Select Chassis
    4.4. Select Parking Brake Control Module
    4.5. Select Module Setup
    4.6. Select Parking Brake Calibration
  6. The EPB module will be calibrated and proper tension will be applied to the parking brake cables.

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.