Clean and lubricate the parking brake assembly and the cables with GM P/N 1051344 (Canadian P/N 993037) or equivalent. Do not allow the lubricant to contact the drum or the lining surfaces.

Caution: Frequent parking brake operation will require lubrication more often than once a month.

In order to reduce the amount of assembly wear, lubricate the following items monthly:

Use the following method in order to lubricate the parking brake assembly:

1. Apply a light coating of lubricant, GM P/N 1051344 (Canadian P/N 993037) or the equivalent, to the parking brake lever pivot pin, the right-hand side of the slot clevis and the left-hand side of the slot clevis.
2. Apply a light coating of GM P/N 1051344 (Canadian P/N 993037) or equivalent, to the parking brake cable clevis pin which is located at the transmission brake.
3. Check the adjustment of the parking brake.
4. Adjust the parking brake if necessary.