OEM 2004 Cadillac DeVille Parking Brake Cable

2004 Cadillac DeVille Parking Brake Cable Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the right rear parking brake cable on 2004 Cadillac DeVille?

  A: You must elevate the vehicle on stands for safe maintenance before starting replacement of the right rear parking brake cable. First remove both the rear tire together with functional wheel assembly. Use the hands to pull down on the intermediate park brake cable near its connection to the park brake cable then separate the cable from its fixture. The right rear park brake cable needs to be unwired from its connection with the intermediate park brake cable connector. The Parking Brake Cable Release Tool (J 37043) should be used to disengage right brake cable locking tabs before taking out the right park brake cable from the park brake cable support bracket. The Parking Brake Cable Release Tool (J 37043) will enable the removal of the right park brake cable from its caliper park brake cable bracket by pressing the locking tabs. The right park brake cable must be detached from the park brake actuator lever before removal from the vehicle. Install the right park brake cable to the park brake cable support bracket while validating the locking tabs are firmly in place. You should begin by fitting the intermediate park brake cable connector to the right park brake cable before attaching this cable to the park brake actuator lever. The right park brake cable should be installed onto the caliper park brake cable bracket while ensuring all the locking tabs find their correct position. Attach the intermediate park brake cable near the park brake cable connector by pulling down to link it with the park brake connector. Finish the installation by attaching the right tire with wheel assembly before lowering the vehicle.