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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 Optra 🢒 Brakes 🢒 Park Brake 🢒 Parking Brake Lever Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1307960 Size: SH
  1. Release the park brake.
  2. Remove the park brake/gearshift console hood. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement .
  3. Measure the thread length from the end of the pull rod to the hex nut.
  4. Remove the hex nut.

    5. Object Number: 1307961 Size: SH

    Important: Replace the park brake switch if the BRAKE warning indicator did not illuminate with the park brake applied and with the ignition switch in the ON position.

  5. Remove the screw and the park brake warning lamp switch.

    6. Object Number: 1307964 Size: SH
  6. Remove the park brake lever assembly-to-vehicle underbody bolts.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1307961 Size: SH

    Important: If the park brake lever is bent or damaged, replace the complete park brake lever assembly, which includes a new park brake switch.

  1. Install the park brake switch to the park brake lever assembly with the screw.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the park brake switch-to-park brake lever screw to 4 N·m (35 lb in).


    Object Number: 1307964 Size: SH
  2. Install the park brake lever bolts, and fasten the park brake lever assembly to the vehicle underbody.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the park brake lever assembly-to-vehicle underbody bolts to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1307965 Size: SH
  3. Install the hex nut on the end of the pull rod to the same position as noted in the removal procedure.
  4. Adjust the park brake. Refer to Park Brake Adjustment .
  5. Install the park brake/gearshift console hood. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement .