GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
🢒
Oldsmobile
🢒
2001
🢒
Alero
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Brakes
🢒
Park Brake
🢒 Parking Brake Front Cable Replacement
Tools Required
J 37043
Parking Brake Cable Release Tool
Removal Procedure
Remove the center console. Refer to
Front Floor Console Replacement
in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
Remove the carpet from the left side of the vehicle. Refer to
Front Floor Panel Carpet Replacement
in Interior Trim.
Remove the parking brake cable (2) from the parking brake lever reel (1).
Disconnect the cable from the parking brake lever using the
J 37043
.
Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
Remove the front parking brake cable (5) at the equalizer (3).
Disconnect the front parking brake cable mounting bracket (1).
Remove the front cable from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
Install the front cable into the vehicle.
Connect the front parking brake cable mounting bracket (1).
Connect the front parking brake cable (5) at the equalizer (3).
Lower the vehicle.
Connect the cable (2) to the parking brake lever.
Install the carpet to the left side of the vehicle. Refer to
Front Floor Panel Carpet Replacement
in Interior Trim.
Install the center console. Refer to
Front Floor Console Replacement
in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
Adjust the parking brake. Refer to
Park Brake Adjustment
.