Parking Brake Cable Adjuster Enabling

Two technicians are required to perform this procedure.

Parking brake cable adjuster enabling.

If your parking brake cable has been damaged o reilly auto parts carries replacement parking brake cables for most vehicles. This bolt tightens the cable leading to the rear brakes. It s constructed from high quality materials for long lasting service. Pivot the lever up and down 3 times.

Our parking brake cable shortener is engineered to effectively take up excess slack in cables. The brake cable adjuster is usually located in one of two different places. Cycle the park. Apply the electronic parking brake.

Get free next day delivery or pick one up in store today. If the parking brake feels weak then the parking brake cable may need to have its tension adjusted. Raise and support the vehicle so the tire and wheel assemblies are clear of the ground. Park 2 of 3.

Adjusting the parking brake. One inside the vehicle and one outside the vehicle. The parking brake lever can be foot actuated and mounted to the driver s left or hand actuated and mounted at the driver s right in the center console. Tighten the bolt by a few turns and then check the parking brake cable.

Raise the park brake lever. The adjustment bolt will be located on the parking brake lever. Either under the car about midway between the front and the rear or attached to the parking brake lever. The wheels should not rotate forward.

A parking brake cable can stretch rust or seize due to wear. Save money by using the cable shortener instead of replacing the entire cable. Check the brake by pulling the lever up and feel for tightness. To enable after component replacement to reengage the the automatic adjuster complete the sequence below.

Lift the park brake lever boot to gain access to the multiplier lever at the front of the park brake lever assembly. 1 year warranty 22. Brakeware brake cable c11660. Disabling the park brake cable automatic adjuster before any components of the parking brake system are serviced the following procedure must be followed.

Raise and support the vehicle. This may cause the emergency brake to not operate. Lower the park brake lever. Restores tight firm feel when pulling up the emergency brake handle.

69 3 in rear drum brakes. Enable the parking brake cable adjuster. Adjust the parking brake. Attempt to rotate the rear tire and wheel assemblies.