Parking Brake Cable: Service and Repair
Parking Brake CableREMOVAL
1. Lift-up the vehicle.
2. Remove the rear wheels.
3. Remove the rear seat cushion.
4. Remove the console box.
5. Loosen the parking cable self-locking nut and console bracket.
6. Remove the parking brake lever.
7. Roll up the floor mat and remove the clamps.
8. Remove the equalizer cover.
9. Remove the inner cable end from equalizer.
10. Remove the parking brake cable from rear brake.
11. Remove the clamp from the rear brake.
12. Remove the bolt and bracket from trailing link bracket.
13. Remove the bolt and clamp from rear floor.
14. Remove the grommet from the rear floor.
15. Remove the cable assembly from the cabin by pulling it forcefully rearward.
16. Detach the parking brake cable from cable guide at rear trailing link.
INSTALLATION
1. Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE: Be sure to pass the cable through the tunnel in the cable guide.
2. Be sure to adjust the lever stroke.
INSPECTION
Check the removed cable and replace if damaged, rusty or having problems.
1. Check the cable for smooth operation.
2. Check the inner cable for damage and rust.
3. Check the outer cable for damage, bends and cracks.
4. Check the boot for damage, cracks, and corrosion.