OEM 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Parking Brake Cable

2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Parking Brake Cable Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the rear parking brake cable for disc brakes on 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt?

  A: The process of replacing the parking brake rear cable for disc brakes starts by taking out the front floor console and releasing the complete park brake lever. Only hand tools should be used to turn the adjusting nut at the front cable threaded rod which will release tension in the park brake cables. The next step requires removal of the rear seat lower cushion followed by the rear carpet retainers so you can access the rear park brake cables and pass-thru body grommets after moving the carpet forward. An operator must first release the park brake lever and then detach the corresponding rear park brake cable end from the cable equalizer followed by disengaging the rear cable fitting from the park brake lever bracket before pulling out the cable from the lever assembly. Raising the vehicle begins by releasing the rear park brake cable body pass-thru grommet. The underbody retainer has a tab which must be released during park brake cable replacement. Maintenance professionals should detach the cable from the underbody retainer when keeping the existing cable while removing it completely from the vehicle when installing a new cable. Detaching the c-shaped retainer from the bracket at the rear axle trailing arm pivot can be done by carefully prying it from the edge before removing the cable from the vehicle underbody. The procedure starts by removing the rear tire while using a screwdriver to open retaining tabs on the cable fitting for complete detachment from the bracket. First uninstall the retaining bolt from the park brake cable guide then extract the cable from the system. Insert the new park brake cable through the cable bracket on the caliper before installing the rear park brake cable guide's retaining bolt to 10 nm (89 lb in) torque specification and finally apply the cable fitting to the cable bracket while making sure retaining tabs are properly seated. Reinstall the rear tire and wheel assembly followed by putting the cable end at the caliper park brake lever and threading the cable beneath the vehicle underbody. You should position the c-shaped retainer from the park brake cable into the bracket at the rear axle trailing arm pivot then you must secure the park brake cable pass-thru grommet at the vehicle underbody opening and for a new cable installation you must use the underbody retainer for the vehicle. Reused cables should be installed into the underbody retainer while pressing its tab to lock it in position. The technician should position the vehicle at the required height while securing the cable fitting to the park brake lever bracket until retaining tabs lock in place. Position the park brake cable equalizer onto the park brake lever integrated retention slots and insert all rear braking cables through their designated equalizer slots which should engage securely. Reposition the carpet and install both rear carpet retainers and the rear seat lower cushion. The final step is to properly tension the park brake cable before putting back the front floor console.