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Parking Brake Cable Replacement PARTS Parking Brake Cable TOOLS Floor Jack Screwdriver Safety Tip: Always wear safety glasses when working on your vehicle. Wear other personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary, for example latex gloves or closed toe shoes. 1 Locate the parking brake lever. 2 On a level surface, pull on the parking brake lever to actuate the parking brake. 3 Place the transmission in drive and release the brake pedal. 4 Place the parking brake control lever in the release position. 5 Disconnect the rear parking brake cable and the front cable from the equalizer bar. Photo may not be specific to your vehicle 6 Gain access to the bottom of the parking brake control assembly and remove the front cable from the pivot hole. You should now have the front cable removed from the assembly. 7 Raise the vehicle and support it on jack stands. Photo may not be specific to your vehicle 8 Remove the whee...

Parking Brake Switch Replacement Safety Tip: Always wear safety glasses when working on your vehicle. Wear other personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary, for example latex gloves or closed toe shoes. 1 Locate your parking brake switch. If you have a foot style parking brake, the switch is under the dash mounted to or behind the lever. If you have a hand style parking brake, the switch is mounted under the center console assembly on or below the lever. 2 For hand style parking brake only, remove the center console to gain access to the parking brake lever and switch. 3 Unplug the electrical connector to the parking brake switch. 4 Un-clip the switch from the brake lever, or unbolt it from its mounting location. Install in reverse order of the removal. Troubleshoot All types Of Car Problem With proper Solutions http://carrepairworld.blogspot.com/2015/03/how-to-repair-car-problem.html   Know Exactly How Each And Every Part In Your Car...

Parking Brake Shoe Replacement Helpful Information The emergency/parking brake or "E" brake is used to securely hold the vehicle when in a stopped position. The brake is also designed to stop the vehicle in case of the primary system fails. On many vehicles with four wheel disc brakes, the parking brake has been integrated within the brake rotor disc. This system is similar to the traditional  drum brake  systems with the exception of a wheel cylinder . Most parking brakes are self adjusting, if the parking brake pedal seems low, or the brake doesn’t hold the vehicle there could be a problem and inspection is required. Best Practices Lift vehicle to manufacturers recommended instructions and secure with jack stands. Brake material can contain asbestos. Avoid using pressurized air or other devices that can cause brake dust to become airborne. Do not use a hydraulic jack to hold the vehicle while performing work. Tools and Supplies Needed Wrench set Socket...