OEM 2007 Cadillac Escalade EXT Parking Brake Cable

2007 Cadillac Escalade EXT Parking Brake Cable Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the Parking Brake Cable on the right rear side on 2007 Cadillac Escalade EXT?

  A: Begin the replacement of the right side parking brake rear cable by releasing the parking brake and rendering the park brake cable automatic adjuster inoperative. Support the vehicle vertically while you disconnect the right rear park brake cable from its position at the equalizer on the intermediate park brake cable. The park brake cable needs to be removed from its mounting bracket after users press the locking tabs to free up the route from the vehicle frame's park brake cable guides. Disassemble the rear axle clip bolt if your vehicle is a 2500 series and then free the park brake cable from the differential clip which is only found on the 2500 series model. First unfurl the cable from track bar clips (1500 series), then remove it from the actuator lever and backing plate by unlocking their locking tabs. Afterwards free the cable from its retaining bracket. The new park brake cable must be properly guided through its mounting points before fitting to the backing plate while applying enough pressure to lock its securing tabs in place. Finally, attach the cable to the actuator lever. Fasten the cable to the track bar through the clips which should be positioned between track bar locators (1500 series) before attaching both ends of the cable to the vehicle frame guides and mounting bracket until the tabs lock into place. Screw the bolt into the rear axle cable clip (2500 series) while mounting it to 22 N.m (16 lb ft) and check that the clip locks the cable securely yet avoids any damage to the cable structure. The differential clip (2500 series) should be connected directly to the cable and the right rear park brake cable must be attached to the intermediate park brake cable equalizer. The prescribed last step requires a vehicle drop while turning on the park brake cable automatic adjuster followed by a proper brake adjustment.