Skylark V6-173 2.8L VIN X 2-bbl (1984)
Brake Hose/Line: All Technical Service Bulletins
Brake System - Brake Service Information
Bulletin 84-5-2
Date April '84
Ref. No.. 84-162-5
SUBJECT:
BRAKE SYSTEM SERVICE INFORMATION
MODELS AFFECTED: ALL
1.
Brake Hose Handling
When servicing the brake system it is important to never let components hang from brake hoses. Some brake hoses have protective rings or covers
to prevent direct contact of the hose with other chassis parts (i.e. 1985 Electra rear brake hose to parking brake cable). Besides causing possible
structural damage to the hose, excessive tension could cause the hose rings to move out of their design locations.
2.
Parking Brake Cables
Some 1984 models are equipped with new parking brake cable assemblies. The wire strand is coated with a black plastic material which slides
against nylon seals inside the conduit end fittings. This is for corrosion protection and reduced parking brake effort.
Handling of these cables during servicing of the parking brake system requires a little extra care. Damage to the plastic coating will reduce
corrosion protection and if the damaged area passes through the seal, increase parking brake effort could result. Contact of the coating with
sharp-edged tools, or with "unfriendly" surfaces of the vehicle underbody, should therefore be avoided.
3.
Parking Brake Adjustment
To prevent damage to the parking brake threaded adjusting rod when removing the nut or adjusting the parking brake, the following is
recommended:
A.
Before attempting to turn the adjusting nut, clean the exposed threads on the threaded rod on both sides of the nut. Apply lubricant to the
cleaned threads.
B.
Rotate nut to tighten system until the threads under the nut are uncovered. Clean and apply lube to these threads. Proceed with disassembly or
adjustment procedure.
