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Park Brake Cable Adjustment

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    Fig 1: View Of Park Brake Cable Adjusting Nut
    GM929729Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the front floor console. Refer to Console Replacement .
  2. With the park brake lever in the fully released position, using ONLY hand tools, loosen the adjusting nut completely to the end of the front cable threaded rod.
  3. Raise the park brake lever 1 detent position.
    4. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
    Fig 2: Locating Parking Brake Cable Adjusting Nut
    GM891460Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Using ONLY hand tools, tighten the park brake cable adjusting nut (1) until light to moderate drag is exhibited while rotating the rear wheels.
  5. Attempt to rotate the rear wheels. There should be no rotation forward or rearward.
  6. Fully release the park brake lever.
  7. Verify the park brake is released by rotating the rear wheels. The wheels should rotate freely and exhibit no park brake shoe drag.
  8. If the wheels do not rotate freely, repeat the park brake cable adjustment procedure.
  9. Raise the park brake lever 3 detent positions and attempt to rotate the rear wheels:
    • One of the wheels should not rotate forward or rearward.
    • The other wheel should not rotate forward or rearward, or should require substantial effort to rotate.
  10. Install the front floor console. Refer to Console Replacement .
  11. Release the park brake lever.
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