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Removal Procedure

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  1. Release the park brake.
  2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  3. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  4. Fig 1: Identifying Front Brake Cable & Connector
    GM1665542Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Remove the front brake cable (1) from the connector (2).
  6. NOTE:

    If the equalizer (4) is damaged, replace the equalizer.

  7. Using the J 37043  , remove the right rear brake cable (3) from the equalizer (4).
  8. Fig 2: Identifying Retaining Bolts & Retaining Clip
    GM1665546Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove the 2 retaining bolts (1) and the retaining clip (2) from the chassis.
  10. Fig 3: Identifying Park Brake Cable & Caliper
    GM1665547Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Slide the park brake cable (1) forward and remove it from the park brake actuator lever (2).
  12. Remove the park brake cable (1) from the caliper (3).