Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Cadillac DTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Release the park brake.
Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Front Park Brake Cable

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Remove the front brake cable (1) from the connector (2).

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Rear Park Brake Cable
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IMPORTANT: If the equalizer (1) is damaged, replace the equalizer.
Remove the left rear brake cable (3) from the equalizer (1).

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Left Park Brake Cable
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Using the J 37043 , remove the left park brake cable (1) from the retaining bracket (2). See Special Tools .

Fig 4: Identifying Left Rear Brake Cable In The Retainer
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Remove the left park brake cable from the retainer (1).

Fig 5: Locating Cable Retaining Bolt
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Remove the left rear brake cable from the retainer (1).
Remove the left rear brake cable retaining bolt (2).

Fig 6: Identifying Park Brake Cable & Caliper
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IMPORTANT: Right rear brake caliper shown, left similar.
Slide the park brake cable (1) forward and remove it from the park brake actuator lever (2).
Remove the park brake cable (1) from the caliper (3).