OEM 2009 Cadillac STS Parking Brake Cable

2009 Cadillac STS Parking Brake Cable Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the right rear parking brake cable on 2009 Cadillac STS?

  A: A proper replacement of the right rear parking brake cable begins with vehicle support by lifting and tire wheel assembly removal. Operating on the intermediate park brake cable near the connector allows you to pull it down before detaching the cable from its connector. The right rear park brake cable needs to be separated from its connection with the intermediate park brake cable connector. The J 37043 (Park Brake Cable Release Tool) must be used to push down the right rear brake cable retainer before removing the right rear park brake cable from the right rear park brake cable bracket. The J 37043 (Park Brake Cable Release Tool) allows you to depress the right rear brake cable retainer so you can remove the cable from the right rear cable bracket. Disengage the right rear park brake cable at its position on the right rear park brake actuator lever before taking out the cable. The right rear park brake cable needs installation into the right rear park brake cable bracket where the locking tabs must fit correctly. Use the correct mounting procedure to connect the right rear park brake actuator lever with the cable while simultaneously securing the locking tabs on the mounting support bracket. The intermediate cable park brake connector should be connected to the right rear brake cable while pulling down the intermediate cable near its connector location for attachment to the park brake connector. Place the tire and wheel assembly back on the right rear position before lowering the vehicle and performing 1 to 2 park brake pedal cycles which checks the seating of cable retainers.