OEM 2003 Cadillac Escalade Parking Brake Cable

2003 Cadillac Escalade Parking Brake Cable Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the left rear parking brake cable (without RPO NYS) on 2003 Cadillac Escalade?

  A: Before starting to replace the Left Rear Park Brake Cable (without RPO NYS) you should first confirm the removal of the park brake while using a lifting device to elevate the vehicle. Use your palm to make the park brake cable tension-free in front of the equalizer before taking it off from the equalizer bar. Depress the locking tabs of the mounting bracket to free up the cable after which detach it from the shock absorber bracket by unbolting it. Move on to eliminate the cable from the lever (25 series) and backing plate using locking tabs depression before removing the cable. Rejuvenate the process on the lever cable (15 series) with the backing plate then reextract it afterward. Position the new cable through mounting guides and body mounts before installing it to the backing plate (15 series) by pushing it into position until locking tabs secure. Attach the cable to the lever after correct routing before mounting it to the backing plate (25 series) and the lever. The cable needs installation at the shock absorber bracket where it should be fastened with a bolt that requires tightening to 25 N.m (18 lb ft). The last installation step involves fastening the cable to the mounting bracket followed by equalizer bar connection and after removing safety stands and lowering the vehicle you should adjust the park brake cable.