Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 2680

Removal Procedure

Fig. 30: Park Brake Cable And Intermediate Cable Equalizer Bar
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1. Release the park brake.

2. Disable the park brake cable automatic adjuster. Refer to Parking Brake Cable Adjuster

Disabling.

3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

4. Disconnect the right park brake cable (1) from the intermediate cable equalizer bar (2).

5. Release the right park brake cable from the frame bracket by compressing the locking tabs

and pulling the cable conduit (3) rearward.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 BRAKES Park Brake - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 31: Park Brake Cable Mounting
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6. Release the park brake cable (1) from the rear axle housing cover clip.

7. Remove the park brake cable clip bolt (2).

8. Remove the park brake cable from the cable guides.

9. Remove the brake shoes. Refer to Brake Shoe Replacement .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 BRAKES Park Brake - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 32: View Of J 37043
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10. Using the J 37043 (1), remove the park brake cable from the backing plate. See Special

Tools.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 BRAKES Park Brake - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 33: Park Brake Cable
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11. Remove the park brake cable from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 BRAKES Park Brake - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado