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

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1307960 Size: SH
  1. Release the parking brake.
  2. Remove the parking brake/gearshift console hood. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  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: The parking brake switch should be replaced if the BRAKE warning light in the instrument panel cluster did not glow when the parking brake was applied with the ignition switch ON.

  5. Remove the parking brake warning lamp switch.

    6. Object Number: 1307964 Size: SH
  6. Remove the parking 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 parking brake lever is bent or damaged, replace the complete parking brake lever assembly, which includes a new parking brake switch.

  1. Fasten the parking brake switch to the parking brake lever assembly with the screw.

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


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

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the parking 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 pull rod.
  4. Inspect the parking brake adjustment referring to the original removal adjustment nut measurement taken in the removal procedure. Refer to Park Brake Adjustment .
  5. Install the parking brake/gearshift console hood. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.