Service Procedure

Inspection:

1. Using a flashlight, inspect parking brake lever assembly for suspect date codes A1091, A1121, A1221,, A1231, A1261, A1271, A1281, A1291 or A1301. These date codes are stamped into the inboard side of the parking brake pedal assembly approximately three (3) inches above the pedal pad (see Figure 1).

- If one of the suspect date codes listed above is found, proceed to Replacement. If the date code cannot be easily identified, also proceed to Replacement.

- If the date code is not one of those listed above, proceed to step 22 under Parking Brake Cable Adjustment.

Replacement:

1. Loosen parking brake cable under car.

2. With the ignition in the "off" position, disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery. A memory retention device, such as Kent Moore tool, KS 295A, may be used to retain memory functions.

3. Remove left lower IP sound insulation.

4. Disable the SIR System (Refer to appropriate Electrical Systems Manual).

5. Remove fuse block cover, set aside fuse block and light control module (if equipped).





6. Disconnect release handle cable (8) from lever assembly (1) (see Figure 2, view A).

7. Disconnect parking brake cable (5) from lever assembly (see Figure 2, view D) after removing retaining clip (6) (if so equipped).

8. Disconnect electrical connector (9) from parking brake switch (10) (see Figure 2, view C).

9. Remove lever assembly attaching nuts (2 & 4) (see Figure 2).

10. Remove parking brake lever assembly.

11. Transfer swibch (10) and plastic shield (if so equipped) to new parking brake lever assembly.


12. Reverse steps 5 through 10 to install new lever assembly.

CAUTION:
Parking brake cable and lever assembly are to be routed left of transmission shift cable. Do not place brake cable or lever assembly over shift cable. Torque two nuts at upper rear locations (2) and nut at lower front location (4) to 18 N-m (13 lb.ft.).

13. Enable the SIR System (Refer to appropriate Electrical Systems Manual).

14. Reinstall left lower IP sound insulator.

15. With the ignition in the off position, reconnect the negative battery cable and remove memory retention device if used. In the interest of customer satisfaction, please advise customer that the battery was disconnected (not required if a memory retention tool was used) and memory in the radio, clock, or other memory options may need resetting.

Parking Brake Cable Adjustment:

1. Raise vehicle and suitably support (Refer to Service Manual section OA).

2. Mark relationship of rear wheel to wheel studs in bearing flange.

3. Remove rear wheel and tire assemblies.

4. Mark relationship of rear drum to wheel studs in bearing flange.

5. Remove brake drums.





6. Make sure lever stops (16) (Refer to Figure 3) on both park brake levers (12) are against edges of shoe webs on park brake shoes (11). If park brake cable is holding stops off edge of shoe web, loosen park brake cable adjustment.

7. Measure the inside diameter (ID) of the drum using J21177-A or J22364-01.

8. Turning star wheel on adjusting screw assembly (15), adjust shoe and lining diameter to be 1.27 mm (0.050 in.) less than inside drum diameter for each rear wheel.

9. Install drums and wheel and tire assemblies, aligning marks made at removal.

10. Lower vehicle.

11. Torque wheel nuts to 140 N-m (100 lb.ft.).

12. Apply and release service brake pedal 30 to 35 times with normal pedal force. Pause about one (1) second between pedal applies.


13. Apply and release parking brake five (5) times to 10 clicks. Release park brake pedal.

14. Check park brake pedal for full release by turning ignition to "ON" and checking the "BRAKE" indicator light. The light should be off. If the light is on and the brake appears to be released, operate pedal release lever and pull downward on the front parking brake cable to remove slack.

15. Raise vehicle and suitably support.

16. Remove access hole plug in rear brake backing plates.

17. Adjust parking brake cable until a 1/8-inch drill bit can be inserted through access hole in space between shoe web (11) and park brake lever (12). (Refer to Figure 4). Satisfactory cable adjustment is achieved when a 1/8-inch bit will fit into the space, but a 1/4-inch bit will not.





18. Apply park brake to four clicks. The wheels should not move when one attempts to rotate it (by hand) in a forward direction. The wheel should drag or not move when attempting to rotate in a rearward direction.

19. Release park brake and check for free wheel rotation.

20. Reinstall access hole plugs.

21. Lower vehicle.

22. Install Campaign Identification Label.