OEM 2005 Cadillac SRX Parking Brake Cable

2005 Cadillac SRX Parking Brake Cable Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Replace the Intermediate Parking Brake Cable on 2005 Cadillac SRX?

  A: Before beginning the replacement procedure start by completely releasing the park brake and then positioning the vehicle under suspension. Pull the intermediate park brake cable down by its end near the connector and pull it out from the connector. The j 37043 Parking Brake Cable release tool requires operators to squeeze the locking retainer of the intermediate park brake cable housing before taking out the cable from its Floor Pan bracket. First detach the guide nut of the park brake cable from its mounting stud and then eliminate both the park brake cable guide bolt in the Floor Pan and all park cable guides. Before disconnection, eliminate the intermediate cable from both the rear equalizer and right rear park brake cable connector while you also release the intermediate cable housing from its rear cable housing retaining bracket by pushing the locking retainer. Take out the intermediate cable which belongs to the vehicle. The park brake cable retaining bracket demands the correct placement of the intermediate park brake cable during installation. Secure first the right rear Parking Brake Cable connector onto the intermediate park brake cable and the intermediate cable to the rear equalizer. You should install the park cable guides and then tighten the park brake cable guide bolt to 10 nm (88 inch lbs.) against the Floor Pan. The next step is to install the park brake cable guide nut to its mounting stud by using 10 nm (88 inch lbs.) torque. Insert the intermediate park brake cable housing onto the Floor Pan bracket before completely seating the housing retainer. The intermediate park brake cable needs to be inserted into the cable retaining bracket for locking after which it should be linked to park brake cable connector. Lower the vehicle then pedal the brake 1 to 2 times to check retainer seating of the park brake cable.