Removal and installation of parking brake cables

Removing

On models with rear wheel drum brakes the drive cable consists of four sections: a short front (primary), connecting the control lever with the compensator plate; two main cables (main section), connecting the compensator plate to the rear cables and two short cables connecting the main cables to the rear brake shoes. On models with disc mechanisms the second section is connected directly to the caliper actuating arms, eliminating the need for short rear cables. Each section can be removed individually.

Front section

1. Support the front wheels with wheel chocks, jack up the rear of the vehicle and support it on jack stands. Fully release the parking brake.

2. Remove the center console (see chapter Body).

3. Fully loosen the adjusting nut at the front of the base of the parking brake control lever.



4. If necessary, disconnect the cable from the guides on the base plate.

5. Under the car, disconnect the electrical wiring from the lambda probe.

6. Remove the downpipe and intermediate section of the exhaust system (see chapter Power and exhaust systems). Remove the hangers of the central part of the exhaust system from the support brackets on the bottom of the car.


7. Give fixing nuts and remove the thermofilter from the bottom of the car.

8. Turn 90°to disconnect the front cable from the compensator plate.

9. Release the rubber seal from the arm base plate and retract the cable into the vehicle interior. Remove the sealing element.

Main section

The main section consists of two cables and a compensator plate.

1. Support the front wheels with wheel chocks, jack up the rear of the vehicle and support it on jack stands. Fully release the parking brake.

2. Remove the central cover of the console and release the protective cover of the parking brake lever from the console. In order to provide access to the adjusting nut, lift the cover up.

3. Slightly loosen the nut to give the cable the necessary slack.

4. On models with rear wheel drum brakes Disconnect the ends of both cables of the main section from the short rear cables. On models with rear disc brakes, pressing the caliper actuating levers with a screwdriver, disconnect the tips of the main cables from them, remove the clamps and release the cable sheaths from the support brackets on the calipers.

5. Under the car, disconnect the electrical wiring from the lambda probe.

6. Remove the downpipe and intermediate section of the exhaust system (see chapter Power and exhaust systems). Remove the hangers of the central part of the exhaust system from the support brackets on the bottom of the car.

7. Give fixing nuts and remove the thermofilter from the bottom of the car.



8. Turn 90°to disconnect the front cable from the equalizer plate.




9. Release the cables of the main section from the support brackets on the rear beam and fuel tank and remove them from under the vehicle.

A — Left nuts of fastening of the vacuum booster of brakes

B - Right brake booster nuts

A.

B.

Rear cables (drum rear brakes)

1. Support the front wheels with wheel chocks, jack up the rear of the vehicle and support it on jack stands. Fully release the parking brake. Remove the corresponding rear wheel.


2. Remove the rear brake shoes (see Replacement of shoes of drum brake mechanisms of back wheels).

3. Remove the locking bracket from the brake shield and pull the cable forward.



4. Disconnect the rear cable from the corresponding cable end of the main section.

Installation

Installation is carried out in the reverse order to the dismantling of the components.

1. Finally, adjust the cable (see Parking brake actuator adjustment). Make sure that the cable ends are securely fastened to the compensator plate. Make sure that the protective sleeve of the front cable is seated correctly.