Parking Brake Cable: Service and Repair

REMOVAL





1. Remove brake drum. (Refer to steps 1 to 5 of Brake Drum)
2. Check the color of ring for reinstallation.

NOTE: Color ring on brake cable is for the purpose of identification.

3. Disconnect parking brake cable from brake shoe lever. (Refer to steps 2 to 5 of Brake Shoe; Service and Repair)
4. Disconnect brake cable from brake back plate. (Refer to step 4 of Backing Plate; Service and Repair)

NOTE: When it is necessary to remove both right and left parking brake cables, repeat above steps 1 to 3 on right and left wheels.

5. Remove cable from parking brake lever. (Refer to steps 1 to 5 of Parking Brake Lever; Service and Repair.)


INSTALLATION
Install parts in reverse order of removal procedure, noting the following.





1. Install brake cable stopper ring to brake back plate securely as shown in figure.

NOTE: Color ring on brake cable is for the purpose of identification. Use cable with the same colored ring as before removal.





2. Install brake cable spring and nipple end to parking brake shoe lever securely as shown in figure.
3. For brake shoe installation, refer to steps 1. and 4. of Brake Shoe; Service and Repair.
4. For brake drum installation, refer to steps 1. and 3. of Brake Drum; Service and Repair.
5. For proper routing and secure clamping of parking brake cable.
6. For installation of cable to parking brake lever, refer to Parking Brake Lever.
7. Upon completion of installation, adjust cable. (Refer to Parking Brake System; Testing and Inspection; Procedures) Then check brake drum for dragging and brake system for proper performance. After removing vehicle from hoist, brake test should be performed.