OEM 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier Parking Brake Cable

2000 Chevrolet Cavalier Parking Brake Cable Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the left rear parking brake cable on 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier?

  A: The initial step for left rear Parking Brake Cable repair and servicing requires support for the lifted vehicle. Separate the cable both from the equalizer along with the cable from the axle bracket . The first step involves tire wheel assembly removal then Brake Drum elimination. A screwdriver inserted between the Brake Shoe and the lower part of the rear park brake lever will enable removal of the cable eyelet fitting from the rear park brake lever. Keep the retaining tangs depressed while removing the conduit fitting from the backing plate. The first step for installation includes placing the conduit fitting into the backing plate before attaching the Parking Brake Cable to the parking brake lever. After installing the Brake Drum and tire-wheel assembly the maintenance worker must attach the cable to the axle bracket and the cable to the equalizer. Take the safety stands off and lower the vehicle down afterward. This self-adjusting parking brake system needs no adjustment but a proper tension torque adjustment on the rear brakes might be needed. Press and fully release the hand brake lever between four and six times for the system to conduct a self-adjustment.