How to Replace a Parking Brake Assembly
You can identify which part of your parking brake assembly needs replacing by inspecting your vehicle's instrument panel. The first step is to locate your parking brake lever. The most common location is between the driver and front passenger seats, on the center console. Lift the lever and push the button to apply tension. Pull the lever downward to release tension. After locating the parking brake, you can remove the wheel and tire assembly. To inspect the parking brake cable, turn the knob until you see the red and yellow ring on the housing.
Next, remove the parking brake shoe lever. To do this, disconnect the parking brake cable from the parking brake shoe lever. Depending on the model of your vehicle, you may need to remove the lower return spring and the parking brake cable. Then, use a spring to pull the lever from the parking brake. Then, remove the shoes from the pedal. Using a measuring tape, measure the inside diameter of the parking disc. If the measurement is greater than the maximum limit, replace the disc. To check the thickness of the shoe lining, use a ruler and gauge. If it is thinner than the minimum amount, replace the shoe.
To inspect the Parking Brake Assembly, disengage the parking brake cable. Next, disconnect the parking brake lever from the parking brake cable. Connect the lever to the lever. Using a drum gauge, measure the inside diameter of the disc and replace it if necessary. After removing the lever, inspect the shoe lining and make sure it is a high-temperature grease. Finally, replace the parking shoe and cables. The procedures for replacing the parking-brake cable are listed below.
After you have disconnected the cable from the parking brake shoe lever, disengage the parking brake cable. Next, remove the upper and lower return spring. Then, rotate the spring by pressing and rotating. Then, remove the shoes. To do this, you should insert a new parking brake shoe and reassemble the lever. Then, reconnect the parking brake cable to the Parking Brake Cable. Inspect the Parking-Brake Shoe Lever Disc Using a Drum Gauge
The parking-brake lever is located between the driver and passenger seats. It can be easily removed by removing the parking-brake cable. You can also replace the shoes by using a new pair of shoes. To do this, make sure you connect the parking brake cable to the lever and the brake cable. Once the parking-brake shoe is in place, you should reconnect the cables to the lh side's brake pedal.
After removing the parking brake cable, you should disconnect the parking brake shoe lever. Then, disconnect the cable from the cable and the parking-brake cable. Then, remove the shoe hold-down pin and spring. Then, you should pull the shoes away from the lever. Once they are detached, reconnect the parking-brake cable. You can now disengage the cable. The brake shoe lever should be able to rotate freely.
To remove the parking brake lever, disconnect the parking brake cable. Afterwards, remove the caliper and the cable from the parking brake lever. Then, disconnect the parking brake lever from the parking brake shoe lever. Usually, you will need to unplug the cable from the brake pedal to access the parking-brake shoe lever. After disconnecting the cable, you should remove the shoe. You can now remove the spring by pushing the shoe hold-down pin.
You should remove the rear brake caliper and the disc brake. You should disconnect the parking brake cable to access the parking brake shoe lever. Then, remove the upper and lower return springs. Then, remove the parking brake shoe. Then, disconnect the lever from the lever to avoid further stress on the parking brake. Inspect the parking brake cable and the parking brake assembly. The cable is connected to the pedal on both sides of the vehicle.
When inspecting the parking brake lever, you should ensure that the cable is disconnected from the parking brake shoe lever. Then, you should press the parking brake pedal until it contacts the brake disc. If the shoe is worn out, it must be replaced. It's also important to check the condition of the Parking Brake Cable. It should be in good condition and free of damage. Its cable should be connected to the parking brake lever.