You cannot adjust the cables on a minivan manually. the tension is
automaitcally adjusted by the self adjuster on the pedal release.
The park brake cables on this vehicle have an automatic self adjuster
built into the park brake pedal mechanism. When the foot operated park
brake pedal is in its released (upward most) position, a clock spring
automatically adjusts the park brake cables. The park brake cables are
adjusted (tensioned) just enough to remove all the slack from the
cables. The automatic adjuster system will not over adjust the cables
causing rear brake drag.
Due to the automatic adjust feature of the park brake pedal, adjustment
of the parking brake cables on these vehicles relies on proper drum
brake.
When the park brake pedal is applied the self adjuster is by-passed and the pedal operates normally to engage the park brakes.
When a service procedure needs to be performed on the park brake pedal
or the park brake cables, the automatic self adjuster can be manually
locked out by the service technician.
SOURCE: saturn sl1 99, parking brake needs to be adjusted
you can pull the center console with phillips screw removal and find the adjuster for the hand brake towards the rear . 12 mm wrench required if memory serves me
SOURCE: How do I adjust the parking brake cable on a 1991
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.
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