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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Parking Brake Cable Components And Nuts 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 cable failure.
  • Refer to the EXPLODED VIEW  as needed during this procedure.
  1. Release the parking brake lever fully.
  2. Remove the center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  3. Remove the wire guide base (A), then disconnect the parking brake cables (B) from the equalizer (C).
    Fig 2: Wire Guide Base With Torque Specifications, Parking Brake Cables And Equalizer
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  4. Remove the middle floor undercover (see RIGHT SIDE ).
  5. Remove the parking brake cable grommets (D), pull out the parking brake cable from the body floor.
  6. Remove the brake drum and shoes, and disconnect the parking brake cable (A) from the parking brake lever, (see REAR BRAKE DRUM REPLACEMENT  ).
    Fig 3: Identifying Parking Brake Cable Grommets
    G06430747Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Remove the cable clip (B) from the cable insertion part (C) at the reverse side of the backing plate (D).
  8. Pull the parking brake cable, and remove it from the backing plate.
  9. 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 DRUM REPLACEMENT  ).
    • Do the parking brake adjustment (see PARKING BRAKE INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT  ). Apply the parking brake firmly 10 times then adjust it again.
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