How to service and adjust the parking brake cable on Chevrolet Astro?

Service and adjustment of the park brake cable begins with correct service brake adjustment since park brake adjustment should occur whenever replacing brake cables or disconnecting them or when there is insufficient park brake hold. Start by elevating the car and adjust the equalizer adjuster nut while rotating the wheels manually to make the brake shoes contact the brake drums resulting in a scratching sound. Adjust the equalizer again by repeating the process including three complete lever-to-floor maneuvers of the park brake. The adjuster nut of the equalizer should be loosened by two revolutions following the procedure to verify brake drag absence before vehicle lowering.

How to replace the front parking brake cable on Chevrolet Astro?

Start by lifting the vehicle and then loosen the park brake cable at the equalizer. Take the cable off at the park brake cable connector and then set the vehicle back on the ground. Take off the front cable from the lever assembly and take out the cowl side panel trim along with the lever assembly. Take off the step trim plate, lift the rocker panel trim, and pull the carpet back so you can see the park brake cable grommet . Pull the front cable through the body by unclipping it first. When installing, put the grommet onto the body first and clip the cable into place at the kick panel. Attach the cable to the lever assembly and put the lever assembly, cowl side panel, and step trim plate back in place. Re-connect the front cable to where it belongs on the lever assembly, lift the car, and fit the cable into the park brake connector. The last step is to make sure the park brake is adjusted and then drop the vehicle to the ground.

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Chevrolet Astro Rear Cable Part Number: 15963281
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- Other Name: Cable, Parking Brake; Brake Cable
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1990-1995 Chevrolet Astro | Base, CL, CS, LT | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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Chevrolet Astro Front Cable Part Number: 15963280
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- Other Name: Cable, Parking Brake; Brake Cable
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1985-1995 Chevrolet Astro | Base, CL, CS, LT | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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Chevrolet Astro Rear Cable Part Number: 15963282
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable, Parking Brake; Brake Cable
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1985-1995 Chevrolet Astro | Base, CL, CS, LT | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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Chevrolet Astro Rear Cable Part Number: 15711783
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable, Parking Brake; Brake Cable
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-2002 Chevrolet Astro | Base, LS, LT | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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Chevrolet Astro Rear Cable Part Number: 15614006
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assembly, Parking Brake Rear; Brake Cable; Cable, Parking Brake
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1985-1989 Chevrolet Astro | Base, CL, CS, LT | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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Chevrolet Astro Rear Cable Part Number: 15153346
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable, Parking Brake; Brake Cable
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-2002 Chevrolet Astro | Base, LS, LT | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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Chevrolet Astro Front Cable Part Number: 15152390
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable, Parking Brake; Brake Cable
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-2005 Chevrolet Astro | Base, LS, LT | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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Chevrolet Astro Rear Cable Part Number: 15115670
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable, Parking Brake; Brake Cable
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 15192185, 15181053
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2005 Chevrolet Astro | Base, LS, LT | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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Chevrolet Astro Rear Cable Part Number: 15115669
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable, Parking Brake; Brake Cable
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2005 Chevrolet Astro | Base, LS, LT | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS

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The Parking Brake Cable used in Chevrolet Astro is a very important part of the parking brake system that helps to avoid the movement of the car when it is parked especially on a slope. This cable links the parking/ emergency/ handbrake to the braking system in a way that ensures that the brake are well engaged when the handbrake is pulled. Chevrolet Astro models have probably used several kinds of Parking Brake Cable throughout the years, with the purpose of achieving the optimal possible performance. Some of the complications that come with a faulty Parking Brake Cable include; inability to achieve the required tension thus the parking brake will not hold the vehicle in place, or none at all if the cable breaks. The proper functioning and safety of the Chevrolet Astro requires regular maintenance of the Parking Brake Cable.

Chevrolet Astro Parking Brake Cable Parts and Q&A

Rear Cable
15711783
Q: How to service and adjust the parking brake cable on Chevrolet Astro?
A:
Service and adjustment of the park brake cable begins with correct service brake adjustment since park brake adjustment should occur whenever replacing brake cables or disconnecting them or when there is insufficient park brake hold. Start by elevating the car and adjust the equalizer adjuster nut while rotating the wheels manually to make the Brake Shoes contact the Brake Drums resulting in a scratching sound. Adjust the equalizer again by repeating the process including three complete lever-to-floor maneuvers of the park brake. The adjuster nut of the equalizer should be loosened by two revolutions following the procedure to verify brake drag absence before vehicle lowering.
Front Cable
15152390
Q: How to replace the front parking brake cable on Chevrolet Astro?
A:
Start by lifting the vehicle and then loosen the park brake cable at the equalizer. Take the cable off at the park brake cable connector and then set the vehicle back on the ground. Take off the front cable from the lever assembly and take out the cowl side panel trim along with the lever assembly. Take off the step trim plate, lift the rocker panel trim, and pull the carpet back so you can see the park brake cable grommet . Pull the front cable through the body by unclipping it first. When installing, put the grommet onto the body first and clip the cable into place at the kick panel. Attach the cable to the lever assembly and put the lever assembly, cowl side panel, and step trim plate back in place. Re-connect the front cable to where it belongs on the lever assembly, lift the car, and fit the cable into the park brake connector. The last step is to make sure the park brake is adjusted and then drop the vehicle to the ground.