How do I fix parking brake cable - Cars & Trucks

where the cables connect to the rear parking brake shoes is like a hook shape waht iv seen happen is thay rust and stick after being aplied only real fix is to remove and free them up and re assemble the parking brake taking the cables off wont release the shoes from teh drum and will cause more damage in more parts will be needed to compleat the repair

If the cable is not too corroded you can sometimes lift it by hand so that it will trip the parking brake switch and turn off the light.I have had to replace the parking brake assembly on both of my Auroras to get the system functioning again. The cables corrode just where the first cable comes through the body and connects to the next intermediate cable. The entire brake pedal assy. needs to be replaced ($65.00) for the part.

Removal & Installation

1. For the 1500HD, relieve the tension from the park brake cable by pulling down on the park brake cable in front of the equalizer then removing the cable from the equalizer bar.
   
2. For the 25/35 series Disable the park brake cable automatic adjuster.
   
3. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
   
4. Remove the tire and the wheel.
   
5. Perform the following procedure to remove the cable (2) from the backing plate (4):
   
   • Compress the spring (3) by pushing toward the lever (1).
     
   • Depress the locking tabs.
     
   • Pull the cable housing out of the backing plate (4).
     
   • Remove the cable (2) through the slot in the backing plate.
     

     Lever (1), cable (2), spring (3) and backing plate (4)
     

6. Remove the park brake cable (2) from the lever (1).
   
7. Remove the rotor.
   
8. Remove the rear axle shaft.
   
9. Remove the park brake shoe return spring (6).
   

   Park brake shoe assembly 1500HD, 25 and 35 Series
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10. Remove the park brake shoe anchor springs and pins.
    
11. Separate the tips of the shoes from the park brake actuator and remove the park brake shoes and adjuster assembly from the vehicle.
    

To install:

1. Clean the debris and the dust from the park brake components using a clean shop cloth.
   
2. Install the adjuster assembly to the park brake shoes.
   
3. Separate the tips of the shoes and install the park brake shoes to the park brake actuator.
   
4. Install the park brake shoe anchor springs and pins.
   
5. Install the park brake shoe return spring (6).
   
6. Adjust the park brake shoe.
   
7. Install the rear axle shaft.
   
8. Install the rotor.
   
9. Install the park brake cable (2) to the lever (1).
   
10. Perform the following procedure to install the cable (2) to the backing plate (4):
    
    • Compress the spring (3) by pushing towards the lever (1).
      
    • Route the cable (2) through the slot in the backing plate.
      
    • Push the cable housing into the backing plate (4) until the locking tabs snap into place.
      
11. Install the tire and wheel.
    
12. Remove the safety stands.
    
13. Lower the vehicle.
    
14. Enable the park brake cable automatic adjuster.
    
15. For the 1500HD, install the park brake cable to the equalizer by pulling down on the park brake cable in front of the equalizer then installing the cable to the equalizer bar.
    
16. Adjust the park brake cable.
    

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For the time being, you can crawl down under the dash, follow the parking brake cable and see where it connects to the brake mechanism under the dash. You will be able to pull or pry on that part in order to release the parking brake. To replace, remove the cable from the points where it's attached (dash, brake release mechanism) and reinstall the new one.

No, it's not that expensive. I have the same problem and am fixing it now.
Basically you need to replace the parking brake assembly that is held on with 3 bolts, and the 2 cables. ( brake cable and release handle )
The Brake cable has three flared tabs you need to squeeze to get it out of the assembly.
Get a replacement brake assembly at your local wreckers, Mine will cost $22.00
Re-install the large cable with the flanges and then bolt it in, then attach the release cable.
Done!

Please - This is most likely a recall issue - take your vin number to the dealer asap and have them check for a safety recalls.
Dealers must fix these free.


For temporary relief I would disengage the emergency brake and use GOOD set of chocks

if you mean the parking brake, sounds like you have broken a cable. the cables keep tension on the handle and without that tension it won't stay up. also the broken cable would mean no parking brakes. if however the parking brakes work when you pull and hold the brake handle, then you have a broken part in the handle itself. you will need to get under it to figure out which cable is broken and replace it. the heat shielding may make this hard. I think the parking brake system is made of three separate cables, you can buy new ones at autozone, advance, ebay. stay away from dealers and used parts on this repair.

If this is an automatic, like I think it is, you don't need parking brake.
But if you still want to fix, the parking brake uses the rear brakes through a cable. The cable might be rusted or broken. This is the most common rpoblem.

If the car has a center console between the seats, and the e-brake lever is there, remove the console there should be a bolt to tighten or loosen. Loosen it with the lever DOWN, pull the cable as tight as it will go with your hand and a pair of pliers. Holding the cable in place tighten the bolt or nut that secures the cable. If this doesn't fix it, have your rear brakes inspected and/or adjusted.

I checked for a TSB and there isn't one for this issue. I have not heard of it either. If it were mine, I just wouldn't use it. Which cable? Ay park brake or under body?




Item Part Number Description 1 2780 Parking brake control 2 2783 Remote release lever 3 2A635 Parking brake rear cable and conduit — (RH) 4 2A635 Parking brake rear cable and conduit — (LH) 5 2A602 Parking brake cable equalizer 6 2853 Front parking brake cable and conduit