For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Reposition the tang on the connector (1) to allow cable removal.
- Pull and hold the cable towards the rear of the car in order to create a slack in the cable.
- Remove the cable (2) from the connector (1).
- Remove the cable (1) from the axle bracket (2).
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
- Remove the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement in Drum Brakes.
- Insert a screwdriver between the brake shoe and the lower part of the rear park brake lever (16).
- Remove the cable eyelet fitting from the rear park brake lever (16).
- Remove the conduit fitting from the backing plate (11) while depressing the retaining tabs.
Installation Procedure
- Install the conduit fitting into the backing plate (11).
- Install the parking brake cable to the parking brake lever (16).
- Install the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement in Drum Brakes.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
- Install the cable (1) to the axle bracket (2).
- Connect the right rear cable (2) to the connector (1).
- Reposition the tang on the connector (1) to hold cable in place.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Fully apply and release the hand brake 4-6 times in order to self adjust the system.
Notice: Parking brake adjustment is not necessary. This is a self adjusting system and damage may result from attempting to adjust or modify this system in any way. It may be necessary to adjust the rear brakes to obtain the proper tension in the system.
