Parking Brake Cable Tension Release - Hand Lever

PARKING BRAKE CABLE TENSION RELEASE - HAND LEVER

1. Release the parking brake.
2. Block the tire and wheel assemblies so the vehicle does not move once the parking brake lever is released.
3. Release the parking brake.




4. Remove the cover from the side of the parking brake lever. To remove the cover, unclip it at the top and rotate it counterclockwise.





5. Place the parking brake lever (1) in the fully released (down) position.
6. Loosen the adjusting nut (2) on the end of the front parking brake cable. Back it off to the end of the cable.





7. If the cable equalizer/bent nail tensioner needs to be removed, perform the following:
a. Raise the vehicle to a comfortable working position and support. Maintenance
b. Remove the parking brake cable equalizer/bent nail tensioner (4) from the three parking brake cables (2, 3, 5).