OEM 2006 Buick Lucerne Parking Brake Cable

2006 Buick Lucerne Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the left rear parking brake cable on 2006 Buick Lucerne?

  A: Starting the left rear park brake cable replacement requires users to release the park brake cable and lift the vehicle. Disconnect the front brake cable from its connector by removing tire and wheel. Replacement of the equalizer becomes required whenever it shows signs of damage. Traverse the procedure by extracting both cables: the left rear brake cable from the equalizer along with the left park brake cable from its retaining bracket. The technician should disconnect the left rear brake cable from its position on the retainer before removing its retaining bolt. Each end of the park brake cable must slide forward to detach it from the park brake actuator before removing it from the caliper . The first step for assembly includes attaching the park brake cable to the actuator followed by tightening the retaining bolt to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.). You should start with installing the retaining clip followed by the left rear brake cable placement into its retainer and subsequent bolt attachment to the retaining bracket. Reassemble the left rear brake cable by connecting it to the equalizer and route it towards the connector. End the procedure by reattaching the wheel and tire then lowering the vehicle.