Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Sunfire and 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Insert the park brake cable through the opening in the backing plate. Only install the cable return spring to just rearward of the spring positioning tab on the backing plate.
- Push the cable forward toward the rear of the vehicle, along the outside of the secondary brake shoe, until the cable end is positioned just past the slot on the park brake lever.
- While holding the cable in position from front to rear, move the cable end to the back of the park brake lever.
- Press the cable down into the slot on the lever, then pull the cable forward to the front of the vehicle to secure the cable end to the slot.
- While continuing to pull the cable away from the lever, insert a flat-bladed screwdriver into the opening on the lever to prevent the cable from lifting out of the slot on the lever.
- Move the cable return spring through the opening in the backing plate.
- Secure the cable fitting to the backing plate. Attempt to pull the park brake cable free of the backing plate, to ensure that the retaining tabs (1) on the fitting are properly secured.
- Install the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement in Drum Brakes.
- Install the left rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
- Secure the park brake cable conduit end fitting (1) to the axle bracket.
- Press the cable firmly to secure the cable conduit end fitting to the axle bracket. Attempt to pull the cable away from the bracket to ensure that the cable is properly seated.
- Secure the cable end (4) to the cable equalizer (1).
- Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Restore the tension to the park brake cable system. Refer to Enabling the Park Brake Cable Automatic Adjuster .