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

Notice: 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 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 or the 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.