Handbrake Cable Replacement - Conventional Handbrake (Park Brake)

Make

Vauxhall

Model

Astra J

Section

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BrakesHandbrake Cable Replacement - Conventional Handbrake

Parking Brake Cable Replacement (Mechanical Parking Brake) Warning:  Refer to Brake Dust Warning . Removal Procedure 1. Remove the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement . 2. Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement . 3. Remove the front and rear side door sill trim plate. Refer to Front and Rear Side Door Sill Trim Plate Replacement .            4. Partially remove the rear floor carpet (1).            5. Remove the parking brake cable (2) from the parking brake lever (1). 6. Remove the parking brake cable (2) from the parking brake cable bracket (3).            7. Remove the parking brake cable clip (1). 8. Remove the parking brake cable grommet (2).            9. Remove the parking brake cable casing retainer bolt (1). 10. Unclip the parking brake cable.            11. Remove the parking brake cable (1) from the rear brake caliper. Installation Procedure            1. Install the parking brake cable (1) to the rear brake caliper.            2. Clip in the parking brake cable (2). Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution . 3. Install the parking brake cable casing retainer bolt (1). Tighten the bolt 10 N·m (89 lb in) .            4. Install the parking brake cable grommet (2). 5. Install the parking brake cable clip (1).            6. Install the parking brake cable (2) to the parking brake cable bracket (3). 7. Install in the parking brake cable (2) to the parking brake lever (1).            8. Install the rear floor carpet (1). 9. Install the front and rear side door sill trim plate. Refer to Front and Rear Side Door Sill Trim Plate Replacement . 10. Install the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement . 11. Install the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement .

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