Parking Brake Actuator: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Safari and 2003 Chevrolet Astro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install parking brake actuator lever housing to the backing plate.
- Remove all traces of the original adhesive patch. Clean bolt threads with brake parts cleaner and allow to dry. Apply Loctite(R) to bolt threads.
- Install backing plate bolts. Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install park brake shoe.
- Install axle shaft.
- Adjust parking brake shoe. See PARKING BRAKE under ADJUSTMENTS.
- Install brake rotor.
- Install rear parking brake cable to parking brake actuator lever.
- Install parking brake cable to mounting bracket until locking tabs snap into place.
- Install wheels.
- Remove safety stands and lower vehicle.
- Adjust parking brake cable. See PARKING BRAKE under ADJUSTMENTS.