OEM 2003 Buick LeSabre Parking Brake Cable

2003 Buick LeSabre Parking Brake Cable Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the left rear parking brake cable on 2003 Buick LeSabre?

  A: A technician should begin cable replacement on the left rear park brake by raising and supporting the vehicle. Uninstall the tire wheel assembly from the left rear position. The first step is to extract the front park brake cable from its cable guides followed by pulling the intermediate park brake cable downwards near the park brake connector to remove it from the cable connector. The removal process includes unconnecting the left rear park brake cable from the equalizer then removing the left park brake cable guide bolt. Use the Parking Brake Cable Release Tool (J 37043) to relieve pressure from left park brake cable locking tabs when disconnecting it from park brake lever . Disembark the left park brake cable from the caliper park brake cable bracket and from the rear support mounting bracket. To install the left park brake cable proper seat the locking tabs inside the park brake cable support bracket. The left park brake cable requires installation into the left brake caliper park brake cable bracket while ensuring proper seating of the locking tabs remains in place. The left park brake cable needs to connect with the equalizer before placement in the park brake cable guide . Fasten the left park brake cable guide bolt together with 24 N.m (18 lb ft) torque. Combine the intermediate park brake cable with the park brake cable connector and put the front park brake cable into its specified cable guides before attaching the tire along with wheel assembly. Last, use 1 to 2 cycles of the park brake pedal while lowering the vehicle to verify complete retainer seat placement for these cables.