Park Brake Actuator: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Assemble the actuator to the park brake shoe. See Figure . Install the park brake shoe and actuator onto the backing plate.
- Position the park brake shoe, actuator, and backing plate over the rear hub.
- Install the park brake cable bracket and the 2 retainers. Tighten the park brake cable bracket retainers to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the rear hub. See HUB & BEARING ASSEMBLY under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION in REAR article in SUSPENSION. The rear hub, backing plate, park brake cable bracket, and park brake actuator will be installed as an assembly.
- Install and connect the rear park brake cable to the bracket at the rear wheel. See PARK BRAKE CABLE .
- Connect the park brake cable return spring to the park brake actuator and bracket at the rear wheel.
- Install the rear rotor. See REAR BRAKE ROTOR .
- Install the rear tire and wheel assemblies. Tighten wheel lug nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Adjust the park brake system. See PARK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT under ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTIONS.
- Lower the vehicle.