OEM 2001 Chevrolet Prizm Parking Brake Cable

2001 Chevrolet Prizm Parking Brake Cable Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the left rear parking brake cable on 2001 Chevrolet Prizm?

  A: The procedure for left rear park brake cable replacement includes vehicle elevation and support followed by tire and wheel assembly removal. First detach the left brake shoes then unfasten their 2 bolts together with the left rear cable from the left rear backing plate. The technician must eliminate the intermediate pipe together with the catalytic converter heat shields. You should disconnect the equalizer from the retainer along with 2 clamps and the left cable. A mechanic should remove 3 bolts (5,6,10 while taking out the retainer and 2 clamps (4,7) with the left rear cable. The installation begins with securing the 2 clamps (4,7) and retainer onto the left rear park brake cable before connecting the retainer, 2 clamps, along with the left rear cable to the equalizer so that the cable rests on the right side. Use 3 bolts (5,6,10) to fasten the park brake cable to the vehicle while torquing them to 5.4 nm (48 inch lbs.). Reinstall the intermediate pipe and the catalytic converter heat shield before connecting the park brake cable to the backing plate with 2 bolts that you will fasten to 5.4 nm (48 inch lbs.). The final procedure includes reinstalling brake shoes while also replacing the rear tire combined with wheel assembly and lowering the vehicle down.