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PARKING BRAKE

Cable(s)

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

Mirage
WITH REAR DRUM BRAKES

NOTE: If equipped with an air bag (SRS system), be sure to disarm system before starting repairs on the vehicle.

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the screws from the center section and remove the rear part of the console.

    NOTE: If equipped with SRS, when removing the floor console, don't allow any impact or shock to the SRS diagnostic unit.

  3. Remove the rear seat cushion.
  4. Remove the center cable clamp and grommet.
  5. Raise the vehicle and support safely.
  6. At the rear wheel, remove the brake drum and shoes.
  7. Disconnect the cable end from the parking brake strut lever.
  8. Compress the retaining strips to remove the cable from the backing plate.
  9. Unfasten any other frame retainers and remove the cables.

    To install

  10. The parking brake cables may be color coded to indicate side. Check the parking brake cables for an identification mark.
  11. Install the cable to the rear actuator. Secure in place with the parking brake cable clip and retainer spring.
  12. Install the brake shoes and drum.
  13. Position the cable and loosely install the retainers.
  14. Reattach the parking brake cables to the actuator inside the vehicle.
  15. Adjust the rear brake shoes.
  16. Tighten the adjusting nut until the proper tension is placed on the cable. Adjust the parking brake stroke using appropriate method.
  17. Secure all cable retainers.
  18. Apply and release the parking brake a number of times once all adjustments have been made.
  19. With the rear wheels raised, make sure the parking brake is not causing excess drag on the rear wheels.
  20. Install the floor console and rear seat assembly.
  21. Connect the negative battery cable.
  22. Check that the parking brake holds the vehicle on an incline.
WITH REAR DISC BRAKES

NOTE: If equipped with an air bag (SRS system), be sure to disarm the system before starting repairs on the vehicle.

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the screws from the center section and remove the rear part of the console.

    NOTE: If equipped with SRS, when removing the floor console, don't allow any impact or shock to the SRS diagnostic unit.

  3. Remove the rear seat cushion.
  4. Loosen the cable adjusting nut and disconnect the rear brake cables from the actuator.
  5. Remove the center cable clamp and grommet.
  6. Raise the vehicle and support safely.
  7. Remove the parking brake cable clip and retainer spring.
  8. Disconnect the cable end from the parking brake assembly.
  9. Unfasten any remaining frame retainers and remove the cables from the vehicle.

    To install:

  10. The parking brake cables may be color coded to indicate side. Check the parking brake cables for an identification mark.
  11. Install the cable to the rear actuator. Secure in place with the parking brake cable clip and retainer spring.
  12. Position the cable and loosely install the retainers.
  13. Reattach the parking brake cables to the actuator inside the vehicle.
  14. Tighten the adjusting nut until the proper tension is placed on the cable. Adjust the parking brake stroke using appropriate method.
  15. Secure all cable retainers.
  16. Apply and release the parking brake a number of times once all adjustments have been made.
  17. With the rear wheels raised, make sure the parking brake is not causing excess drag on the rear wheels.
  18. Install the floor console and rear seat assembly.
  19. Connect the negative battery cable.
  20. Check console electrical components for proper operation.
  21. Road test the vehicle and check for proper brake operation.
  22. Check that the parking brake holds the vehicle on an incline.
1990–93 Galant
WITH REAR DRUM BRAKES
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the center console as follows:
    1. Remove both side cover panels.
    2. Remove the shifter knob on manual transaxle models. Remove the spacer trim piece on automatic transaxle models.
    3. Remove the switch panel/box and remove the two screws beneath the panel/box.
    4. Remove the radio trim panel.
    5. Remove the radio and tape player.
    6. Remove the console inner panel and remove the two screws for beneath the panel.
    7. Remove the remaining screws from the sides of the console.
    8. Remove the console assembly from the vehicle.
  3. While pressing downward on the front of the rear seat cushion, release the locking levers and remove the seat cushion.
  4. Loosen the cable adjustment at the cable equalizer.
  5. Remove the center cable clamp and grommet.
  6. Raise the vehicle and support safely.
  7. At the rear wheel, remove the brake drum and shoes.
  8. Disconnect the cable end from the parking brake strut lever.
  9. Remove the snapring securing the cable to the backing plate.
  10. Unfasten any other frame retainers and remove the cables.

    To install

    NOTE: The parking brake cables may be color coded to indicate side. Check the parking brake cables for an identification mark.

  11. Install the cable to the rear actuator. Secure in place with the parking brake cable clip and snapring.
  12. Install the brake shoes and drum.
  13. Position the cable and loosely install the retainers.
  14. Reattach the parking brake cables to the actuator inside the vehicle. Tighten the adjusting nut until the proper tension is placed on the cable. Adjust the parking brake stroke using appropriate method.
  15. Secure all cable retainers.
  16. Apply and release the parking brake a number of times once all adjustments have been made.
  17. Adjust the rear brakes and parking brake cables.
  18. Check the rear wheels to confirm that the rear brakes are not dragging.
  19. Install the center console and rear seat cushion.
  20. Connect the negative battery cable.
  21. Check console electrical components for proper operation.
  22. Check that the parking brake holds the vehicle on an incline.
WITH REAR DISC BRAKES
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the center console as follows:
    1. Remove both side cover panels.
    2. Remove the shifter knob on manual transaxle models. Remove the spacer trim piece on automatic transaxle models.
    3. Remove the switch panel/box and remove the two screws beneath the panel/box.
    4. Remove the radio trim panel.
    5. Remove the radio and tape player.
    6. Remove the console inner panel and remove the two screws from beneath the panel.
    7. Remove the remaining screws from the sides of the console.
    8. Remove the console assembly from the vehicle.
  3. While pressing downward on the front of the rear seat cushion, release the locking levers and remove the seat cushion.
  4. Loosen the cable adjusting nut and disconnect the rear brake cables from the actuator.
  5. Remove the center cable clamp and grommet.
  6. Raise the vehicle and support it safely.
  7. At the rear caliper assembly, remove the parking brake cable clip and retainer spring.
  8. Disconnect the cable end from the caliper.
  9. Unfasten any remaining frame retainers and remove the cables from the vehicle.

    To install:

    NOTE: The parking brake cables may be color coded to indicate side. Check the parking brake cables for an identification mark.

  10. Connect the cable to the actuator at the brake caliper. Secure in place with the parking brake cable clip and retainer spring.
  11. Position the cable and loosely install the retainers.
  12. Reattach the parking brake cables to the actuator inside the vehicle. Tighten the adjusting nut until the proper tension is placed on the cable.
  13. Adjust the parking brake stroke using appropriate method.
  14. Secure all cable retainers.
  15. Apply and release the parking brake a number of times once all adjustments have been made.
  16. With the rear wheels raised, make sure the parking brake is not causing excess drag on the rear wheels.
  17. Install the floor console assembly and rear seat cushion.
  18. Connect the negative battery cable.
  19. Check console electrical components for proper operation.
  20. Road test the vehicle and check for proper brake operation.
  21. Check that the parking brake holds the vehicle on an incline.
1994–00 Galant
WITH REAR DRUM BRAKES
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

    WARNING
    The SRS control unit is mounted beneath the center console. Use care when working with the center console assembly not to impact or shock the control unit.

  2. Remove the center floor console assembly as follows:
    1. Remove the shifter knob on models equipped with a manual transaxle.
    2. Remove the shifter trim panel.
    3. Remove the center instrument panel.
    4. Remove the panel box from the console assembly.
    5. Remove the two screws from the center of the console.
    6. Remove the four side panel screws and remove the console from the vehicle.
  3. Loosen the cable adjuster nut, then remove the parking brake cable by pulling it from the passenger compartment.
  4. Raise the vehicle and support safely.
  5. At the rear wheel, remove the brake drum and shoes.
  6. Disconnect the cable end from the parking brake strut lever. Compress the retaining strips to remove the cable from the backing plate.
  7. Unfasten any other frame retainers and remove the cables.

    To install

  8. Install the cable to the rear actuator. Secure in place with the parking brake cable clip and retainer spring.
  9. Install the brake shoes and drum.
  10. Position the cable and loosely install the retainers.
  11. Reattach the parking brake cables to the actuator inside the vehicle.
  12. Tighten the adjusting nut until the proper tension is placed on the cable.
  13. Adjust the parking brake stroke using appropriate method.
  14. Secure all cable retainers. Apply and release the parking brake a number of times once all adjustments have been made.
  15. Assemble the interior components which were removed.
  16. Adjust the rear brakes and parking brake cables.
  17. Connect the negative battery cable.
  18. Check the rear wheels to confirm that the rear brakes are not dragging.
  19. Check that the parking brake holds the vehicle on an incline.
WITH REAR DISC BRAKES

Fig. 1: Exploded view of parking brake components (with disc brake rear system) — 1994–95 Galant

Unlike conventional rear disc brake systems, the parking brake operation is NOT incorporated into the brake caliper. This system, uses a separate set of brake shoes, located behind the brake rotor.

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

    WARNING
    The SRS control unit is mounted beneath the center console. Use care when working with the center console assembly not to impact or shock the control unit.

  2. Remove the center floor console assembly as follows:
    1. Remove the shifter knob on models equipped with a manual transaxle.
    2. Remove the shifter trim panel.
    3. Remove the center instrument panel.
    4. Remove the panel box from the console assembly.
    5. Remove the two screws from the center of the console.
    6. Remove the four side panel screws and remove the console from the vehicle.
  3. Loosen the cable adjuster nut, then remove the parking brake cable by pulling it from the passenger compartment.
  4. Raise the vehicle and support safely.
  5. At the rear wheel, remove the brake caliper and rotor.
  6. Remove the parking brake shoes. Refer to the procedure in this section.
  7. Disconnect the cable end from the parking brake strut lever.
  8. Compress the retaining strips to remove the cable from the backing plate.
  9. Unfasten any other frame retainers and remove the cables.

    To install

  10. Install the cable to the rear actuator. Secure in place with the parking brake cable clip and retainer spring.
  11. Install the parking brake shoes.
  12. Install the brake rotor and caliper assembly.
  13. Position the cable and loosely install the retainers.
  14. Reattach the parking brake cables to the actuator inside the vehicle.
  15. Tighten the adjusting nut until the proper tension is placed on the cable.
  16. Adjust the parking brake stroke using appropriate method.
  17. Secure all cable retainers.
  18. Apply and release the parking brake a number of times once all adjustments have been made.
  19. Assemble the interior components which were removed.
  20. Adjust the parking brake shoes and parking brake cables.
  21. Connect the negative battery cable.
  22. Check the rear wheels to confirm that the rear brakes are not dragging.
  23. Check that the parking brake holds the vehicle on an incline.
Diamante

Unlike conventional rear disc brake systems, the parking brake operation is NOT incorporated into the brake caliper. This system, uses a separate set of brake shoes, located behind the brake rotor.

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

    CAUTION
    Work must be started after 90 seconds from the time the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position and the negative battery cable is disconnected.

    NOTE: If equipped with an air bag, be sure to disarm it before starting repairs on the vehicle.

  2. Remove the center floor console assembly as follows:
    1. Remove the ashtray or console switch panel from the console assembly.
    2. Remove the two screws from the center of the console.
    3. Remove the four side panel screws and remove the console from the vehicle.

      NOTE: If equipped with SRS, don't allow any impact or shock to the SRS diagnostic unit when removing the floor console.

  3. Loosen the cable adjuster nut, then remove the parking brake cable by pulling it from the passenger compartment.
  4. Raise the vehicle and support it safely.
  5. At the rear wheel, remove the brake caliper and rotor.
  6. Remove the parking brake shoes.
  7. Disconnect the cable end from the parking brake strut lever.
  8. Compress the retaining strips to remove the cable from the backing plate.
  9. Unfasten any other frame retainers and remove the cables.

    To install

  10. Install the cable to the rear actuator. Secure in place with the parking brake cable clip and retainer spring.
  11. Install the parking brake shoes.
  12. Install the brake rotor and caliper assembly.
  13. Position the cable and loosely install the retainers.
  14. Reattach the parking brake cables to the actuator inside the vehicle.
  15. Tighten the adjusting nut until the proper tension is placed on the cable.
  16. Adjust the parking brake stroke using appropriate method.
  17. Secure all cable retainers.
  18. Apply and release the parking brake a number of times once all adjustments have been made.
  19. Assemble the interior components which were removed.
  20. Adjust the parking brake shoes and parking brake cables.
  21. Connect the negative battery cable.
  22. Check the rear wheels to confirm that the rear brakes are not dragging.
  23. Check that the parking brake holds the vehicle on an incline.

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