Removal (Left Rear)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Sunfire and 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Release the tension from the park brake cable system. See DISABLING PARK BRAKE CABLE AUTOMATIC ADJUSTER under ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTIONS.
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Release the left rear cable end from the cable equalizer. See Figure . Release the park brake cable conduit end fitting from the axle bracket. See Fig 1
- Remove the left rear tire and wheel assembly. Remove the brake drum. See BRAKE DRUM .
- Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, depress the visible retaining tab on the park brake cable fitting, then tilt the released side of the cable end back into the backing plate.
- Rotate the park brake cable to expose the other retaining tab. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, depress the remaining retaining tab on the park brake cable fitting, and release the cable fitting from the backing plate.
- Move the majority of the cable return spring back through the opening in the backing plate. Push the cable toward the rear of the vehicle, just enough to clear the cable end from the slot on the park brake lever.
- Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, lift the cable to fully release the cable from the lever, then remove the cable.