Contents: Removal ⇊ To install: ⇊
The parking brake is a mechanical device that applies braking force to the rear wheels through the rear brakes. A cable attached to the parking brake lever goes to a cable equalizer, which then goes to both rear brakes. When the lever is pulled toward you, the cable is pulled taut, pulling both parking brake actuator arms, which are attached to the drum brake shoes or rear calipers, with it.
Removal
1. Remove the inspection cover at the rear of the console. In some cases, you may need to remove the console to gain access. Loosen the adjusting nut until the ends of the cables can be disconnected from the equalizer. Once the cables are disconnected, you can remove the parking brake lever if desired by unscrewing the mounting bolts securing it to the floor.
2. Raise and securely support the vehicle.
3. Remove the rear wheels.
4. On vehicles equipped with disc brakes, pull out the locking pin, remove the pin with the head and hole for the cotter pin and remove the clamp.
5. On vehicles equipped with drum brakes, remove the brake drum and brake shoes. Disconnect the cable from the support plate.
6. Disconnect the cables from the guides and remove the cables from the vehicle.
To install:
7. Loosely place the cable in place. Start connecting from the rear brake shoes (drum brakes) or calipers. Make sure the cable is routed correctly and is tightly secured.
8. Connect the cable(s) to the lever inside the vehicle.
9. Tighten the bracket mounting bolts. Do not allow the cable to bend. Make sure the rubber boots are in place where the cables enter the cabin.
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