Silverado 1500 2WD V8-4.8L VIN V (2006)
Parking Brake Cable: Service and Repair
Replacement - Left Rear
w/Rear Drum
Park Brake Cable Replacement - Left Rear (w/Rear Drum)
Tools Required
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J37043 Park Brake Cable Release Tool
Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in Service Precautions.
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution in Service Precautions.
1. Ensure that the park brake is released.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Relieve tension on the park brake cables by pulling down on the front park brake cable (1) just in front of the equalizer.
4. Remove the left rear park brake cable (3) from the equalizer bar.
5. Remove the park brake cable from the frame bracket and guides.
6. Remove the rear brake shoes.
7. Using the J37043 (1), remove the park brake cable from the backing plate.
