Brakes - Rear Brakes Drag/Heatup, Parking Brake Cables: Overview

File In Section: 5 - Brakes

Bulletin No.: 73-50-18

Date: January, 1998

Subject:
Rear Brakes Drag/Heat Up
(Adjust Brake Lamp Switch and/or Replace Park Brake Cables)

Models:
1995-97 Chevrolet Cavalier
1995-97 Pontiac Sunfire
1996-97 Pontiac Grand Am





Built prior to VIN Breakpoints as shown.

Condition

Some owners may comment that the rear brakes may drag/heat up or rear of car is squatting due to aggressive rear brake.

Cause

Rear brake drag may be caused by incomplete release of the parking brake cable system.

Parts Information

Description Old P/N New P/N

Parking Brake Cable 22636670 22603399
Assembly - Front

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

Warranty Information





For vehicles repaired under warranty, use the table.