Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Left Side w/Rear Drum

Tools Required

J 37043 Park Brake Cable Release Tool

Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in the Preface section.

Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution in the Preface section.

1. Ensure that the park brake is released.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
3. Relieve tension on the park brake cables by pulling down on the front park brake cable (1) just in front of the equalizer.
4. Remove the left rear park brake cable (3) from the equalizer bar.
5. Remove the park brake cable from the frame bracket and guides.



6. Remove the rear brake shoes. Refer to Brake Shoe Replacement .
7. Using the J 37043 (1), remove the park brake cable from the backing plate.



8. Remove the park brake cable from the vehicle.

1. Install the park brake cable into the backing plate.
2. Install the rear brake shoes. Refer to Brake Shoe Replacement .



3. Install the park brake cable through the frame bracket and guides.
4. Install the left rear park brake cable (3) to the equalizer bar.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Adjust the park brake. Refer to Park Brake Adjustment .

Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Left Side w/Rear Disc

1. Release the park brake.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .



3. For all 15 series vehicles, relieve the tension from the park brake cable by pulling down on the park brake cable in front of the equalizer and removing the left park brake cable from the equalizer bar.



4. For 25/35 series vehicles, disable the park brake cable automatic adjuster. Refer to Parking Brake Cable Adjuster Disabling .
5. For 25/35 series vehicles, disconnect the cable at the equalizer.



6. Remove the cable from the mounting bracket by depressing the locking tabs.



7. Remove the cable at the shock absorber bracket by removing the bolt.



8. Perform the following procedure to remove the cable (2) from the backing plate (4):

8.1.	Compress the spring (3) by pushing towards the lever (1).

8.2.	Depress the locking tabs.

8.3.	Pull the cable housing out of the backing plate (4).

8.4.	Remove the cable (2) through the slot in the backing plate.

9. Remove the park brake cable (2) from the lever (1).
10. Remove the cable from the vehicle.

1. Install the cable to the vehicle.



2. Install the park brake cable (2) to the lever (1).
3. Perform the following procedure to install the cable (2) to the backing plate (4):

3.1.	Compress the spring (3) by pushing towards the lever (1).

3.2.	Route the cable (2) through the slot in the backing plate.

3.3.	Push the cable housing into the backing plate (4) until the locking tabs snap into place.





Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

4. Install the cable at the shock absorber bracket and install the bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).




5. Install the cable to the mounting bracket until the locking tabs snap into place.
6. For 25/35 series vehicles, connect the cable at the equalizer.



7. For 25/35 series vehicles, enable the park brake cable automatic adjuster. Refer to Parking Brake Cable Adjuster Enabling .



8. For all 15 series vehicles, pull down on the park brake cable in front of the equalizer and install the left park brake cable to the equalizer bar.
9. Remove the safety stands.
10. Remove the safety stands and lower the vehicle.
11. Adjust the park brake cable. Refer to Park Brake Adjustment .