Exploded View

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Parking Brake Cable Replacement Components With Torque Specifications

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NOTE:

The parking brake cables must not be bent or distorted. This will lead to stiff operation and premature failure.
Refer to EXPLODED VIEW as needed during this procedure.

Loosen the parking brake cable adjusting nut (see ADJUSTMENT ).
Remove the brake drum and shoes, and disconnect the parking brake cable (A) from the parking brake lever (see REAR BRAKE DRUM REPLACEMENT ).

Fig 2: Identifying Parking Brake Cable, Cable Clip & Backing Plate
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Remove the cable clip (B) from the cable insertion part (C) at the reverse side of the backing plate (D).
Pull the parking brake cable and remove it from the backing plate.
Reinstall the parking brake cable in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Be careful not to bend or distort the cable.
- Align the projection (E) of the parking cable holder with the cutout (F) at the backing plate insertion part.
- Insert until the groove (G) in the cable holder aligns with the cutout (H) at the cable insertion part.
- Install the cable clip by inserting the straight end (I) of the clip into the cutout at the cable insertion part and secure the parking cable holder securely.
- Connect the parking brake cable to the brake lever, and install the brake shoes and drum (see REAR BRAKE SHOE REPLACEMENT ).
- Do the parking brake adjustment (see ADJUSTMENT ). Apply the parking brake firmly 10 times then adjust it again.