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PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM

P-46parts diagram

Callout 5 (Nut) applies to Disc brake type; callout 6 (Bolts) applies to Drum brake type.

Continued from P-45

PARKING BRAKE CABLE

Removal / Inspection / Installation

Parking brake cable removal / inspection / installation

  1. 1
    Remove the cable in the order shown in the figure.
    Exploded view of the parking brake cable assembly. Shows the rear console, parking brake lever with adjusting nut, return spring, front parking cable, rear parking cables routed to both rear drum/disc brakes. Balloon callouts 1-8. Tightening torques labeled: 16—22 N·m {1.6—2.3 kgf·m, 12—16 ft·lbf} and 19—25 N·m {1.9—2.6 kgf·m, 14—18 ft·lbf}. Grease application points indicated.
  2. 2
    Visually check each part, and replace it if necessary.
  3. 3
    Install in the reverse order of removal.
  4. 4
    Depress the brake pedal a few times and check the rear brakes do not drag while rotating the wheels.
  5. 5
    Adjust the parking brake lever stroke.
Parts DiagramFig. fig1
#Part NameNotes
1Rear consoleRemoval / Installation … Section S
2Adjusting nut—
3Return spring—
4Front parking cableInspect for damage and wear
5Nut (Disc brake type)16—22 N·m {1.6—2.3 kgf·m, 12—16 ft·lbf}
6Bolts (Drum brake type)19—25 N·m {1.9—2.6 kgf·m, 14—18 ft·lbf}
7Clip—
8Rear parking cable—
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