Exploded View

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Parking Brake Cable

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NOTE: The parking brake cable must not be bent or distorted. This will lead to stiff operation and premature cable failure. Refer to the Exploded View as needed during this procedure.

Remove the parking brake shoes, and disconnect the parking brake cable from the brake shoe (see PARKING BRAKE SHOE REPLACEMENT ).
Remove the parking brake cable (A) from the backing plate (B) using a 12 mm offset wrench (C).

Fig 2: Removing Parking Brake Cable From Backing Plate
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Install the parking brake cable in the reverse order of removal, and adjust the parking brake (see PARKING BRAKE CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT ). Apply the parking brake firmly ten times, then adjust it again.