Parking Brake Actuator: Service and Repair

Parking Brake Actuator Replacement

Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning Brake Dust Warning.


1. Disable the parking brake cable adjuster. Refer to Parking Brake Cable Adjuster Disabling Parking Brake Cable Adjuster Disabling.
2. Turn the ignition to the OFF position.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.
4. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.
5. Remove the park brake shoes. Refer to Parking Brake Shoe Replacement Service and Repair.




6. Remove the parking brake actuator spring clip (1).
7. Press the parking brake actuator lever inward and release the parking brake rear cable fitting.




8. Remove the parking brake actuator (1).

Installation Procedure




1. Install the parking brake actuator (1).




2. Press the parking brake actuator lever inward and install the parking brake rear cable fitting.
3. Install the parking brake actuator spring clip (1).
4. Install the park brake shoes. Refer to Parking Brake Shoe Replacement Service and Repair.
5. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.
6. Enable the parking brake cable adjuster. Refer to Parking Brake Cable Adjuster Enabling Parking Brake Cable Adjuster Enabling.