Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Sierra and 2002 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Clean the debris and the dust from the park brake components using a clean shop cloth
- Install the adjuster assembly to the park brake shoes.
- Separate the tips of the shoes and install the park brake shoes to the park brake actuator
- Install the park brake shoe anchor springs and pins
- Install the park brake shoe return spring (6).
- Adjust the park brake shoe. Refer to Parking Brake Adjustment
- Install the rear axle shaft. Refer to REAR AXLE SHAFT REPLACEMENT (8.6 & 9.5 INCH AXLES) or REAR AXLE SHAFT REPLACEMENT (9.75 INCH AXLE) in Rear Drive Axle
- Install the rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (Except Dual Wheels or NYS) or Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (Dual Wheels)
- Install the park brake cable (2) to the lever (1).
- Perform the following procedure to install the cable (2) to the backing plate (4):
- 10.1. Compress the spring (3) by pushing towards the lever (1).
- 10.2. Route the cable (2) through the slot in the backing plate.
- 10.3. Push the cable housing into the backing plate (4) until the locking tabs snap into place.
- Install the tire and wheel
- Remove the safety stands
- Lower the vehicle
- Enable the park brake cable automatic adjuster. Refer to Parking Brake Cable Adjuster Enabling
- For the 1500HD, install the park brake cable to the equalizer by pulling down on the park brake cable in front of the equalizer then installing the cable to the equalizer bar.
- Adjust the park brake cable. Refer to Parking Brake Adjustment