Parking Brake Cable: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Firebird and 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the park brake front cable and the grommet into the slot in the floor pan. See Figure .
- In order to install the grommet into the floor pan, use soapy water as a lubricant. Feed the forward end of the grommet (5) into the slot. Use a small, curved, flat-ended pry bar in order to gently press the rearward end of the grommet into the slot. Ensure that the grommet is properly seated in the slot in the floor pan. Connect the front park brake cable to the park brake lever.
- Install the barrel-shaped front cable end fitting into the adjuster track on the pulley. Rotate the adjuster arm toward the rear of the vehicle and install the adjuster spring.
- Ensure that the park brake lever is in the down position. Raise and support the vehicle. Connect the rear fitting of the front cable conduit to the floor pan bracket.
- Pull the equalizer back until the equalizer stops. Connect the rear cables to the equalizer. See Figure . Lower the vehicle. Cycle the park brake lever three times.