Locking Automatic Adjuster Out
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Block the tire and wheels so the vehicle does not move once the vehicle parking brake lever is released.
- Remove the transmission shift knob as necessary.
- Place parking brake lever in released (full OFF) position.
- Remove the screws attaching the center console.
- Remove rear window switch panel from the console.
- Working through switch opening, grasp a parking brake cable or equalizer and pull back approximately 25.4 mm (1 in.)
- While holding the cable or equalizer, pull the parking brake handle to its full upright position.
- Remove center console.
1 - PARKING BRAKE LEVER 2 - OUTPUT CABLE 3 - PIN PUNCH - Grasp the parking brake lever output cable (2) by hand and pull upward. Continue pulling the cable until an appropriate pin punch (drill bit or locking pin) (3) can be inserted sufficiently through the hole in the left side of the lever (1) mounting bracket. This will lock the parking brake automatic adjustment mechanism in place and take tension off the parking brake cables. Slowly release the output cable. There should now be slack in the cables.