OEM 2004 Chevrolet Express 1500 Parking Brake Cable

2004 Chevrolet Express 1500 Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the right rear parking brake cable on 2004 Chevrolet Express 1500?

  A: The first step to replace right rear park brake cable requires users to free the park brake along with disabling the automatic adjuster of the cable system. Start by supporting the vehicle then disconnect the cable from its position near the equalizer. Remove the cable by depressing locking tabs from the Rear Crossmember for cargo and passenger vehicles as cutaway vehicles require the same method to remove their cable from the mounting bracket. Follow these steps to pass the cable through the guide and remove the rear axle vent hose clip from the cable on vehicles within the 1500 series (Passenger and Commercial Vehicles). Open the rear axle clip gently before removing the cable away from the differential clip. Take out the bolt which fastens the cable to the lower shock mount. For backing plate cable removal start by pressing the spring to the lever direction and then pressing on the locking tabs to finally remove the cable housing through the plate slot. Remove the park brake cable first from the lever before taking the cable outside of the vehicle. When installing the cable start by connecting it to the vehicle components before moving on to the lever. Installation of the backing plate cable requires compressing the spring with lever push and guiding the cable through the plate slot before hugging the cable housing into the plate until its locking tabs secure. Secure the bolt securing the cable to the lower shock mount while torquing it to 13 nm (115 inch lbs.). Route the cable to the differential clip then fasten the rear axle vent hose clip (1500 Series) to the cable followed by cable guide passage. The cable installation requires the user to place the mounting bracket section past the locking tabs while cutaway vehicles undergo this process and passenger and cargo vehicles must deploy the cable to their Rear Crossmember areas. To complete the task connect the cable to the equalizer then remove safety stands before lowering the vehicle while enabling the automatic park brake cable adjuster and finishing the brake cable adjustment.