Hombre XS Space Cab 2WD V6-4.3L (1998)
Parking Brake Cable: Description and Operation
The park brake uses a cable system that includes one front cable and two rear cables. The front cable connects to the park brake lever on one end and
the equalizer on the other end. The rear cables attach to the equalizer on one end and to either the park brake struts in the drum brakes, or the lever on
the disc brakes on the other end.
This vehicle is equipped with coated park brake cable assemblies. The wire strand is coated with a nylon material that slides over plastic seals inside
the conduit end fittings. This is for corrosion protection and reduced park brake effort.
NOTICE: Handling of the park brake cables during service requires extra care. Damage to the nylon coating reduces the corrosion protection. If
the damaged area passes through the seal, increased parking brake effort could result. Avoid contacting the coating with sharp-edged tools, or the
sharp surfaces of the vehicle underbody.
