OEM 2001 Cadillac DeVille Parking Brake Cable

2001 Cadillac DeVille Parking Brake Cable Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the front parking brake cable on 2001 Cadillac DeVille?

  A: The front park brake cable replacement process begins after raising the vehicle and supporting it during maintenance but only when the park brake pedal returns to full depression. A front cable tension reduction requires pulling it down until the cable can detach from its connector. Next you should lower the vehicle and remove the left sound insulator panel to reach the lever assembly before removing the left carpet retainer. The installation requires removal of Floor Pan grommet after fully exposing the park brake cable assembly beneath the carpet. The attachment of the park brake assembly requires the nut removal (1, 2) followed by rotation of the park brake lever cam to lock it in position then the front brake cable must be removed from the pedal assembly. Insert the front park brake cable into the park brake pedal assembly before rotating the original position of the park brake cam. Reinstall the park brake assembly to its studs where you should secure first the lever attaching nuts (1, 2) before tightening the park brake attaching nut to 24 nm (18 ft. Lbs.). With the vehicle at a suitable height install the cable with grommet inside the Floor Pan then reconnect the front cable to its cable connector. The driver must lower the vehicle and relocate the carpet before installing both the left sound insulator and left carpet retainer.