Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement (Z7U)

Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement (Z7U)

Special Tools

J 37043 Parking Brake Cable Release Tool

Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning (Brake Fluid Irritant Warning).


Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution (Vehicle Damage Warnings).

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting (Service and Repair).
2. Relieve the park brake cable tension at the equalizer.
3. Disconnect the front cable from the rear cable that is to be replaced.




* For the right rear cable, disconnect the cable (3) from the clip (2).
* For the left rear cable, fully remove the equalizer nut from the equalizer stud, which is part of the left rear cable.




4. Disconnect the retainer (1) that holds the cable to the support bracket. Use the J 37043 to release the retainer.




5. Disconnect the park brake cable from the actuator lever.
6. Remove cable retaining pin from the support bracket and remove the park brake cable.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the park brake cable into the support bracket and install the cable retaining pin.
2. Install the park brake cable to the actuator lever.




3. Connect the retainer (1) that holds the cable to the support bracket.
4. Connect the rear cable to the front cable.




* For the right rear cable, connect the cable (3) to the clip (2).
* For the left rear cable, install the equalizer stud to the equalizer nut, which is part of the equalizer assembly.

5. Adjust the park brake. Refer to Parking Brake Adjustment (Adjustments).
6. Lower the vehicle.