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SC Model

Fig 1: Identifying Parking Brake Cable Replacement Components - SC Model With Torque Specifications
G05450775Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
NOTE:
  • The parking brake cables must not be bent or distorted. This will lead to stiff operation and premature failure.
  • Refer to EXPLODED VIEW  as needed during this procedure.
  1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations (see LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS ).
  2. Remove the rear wheels.
  3. Release the parking brake lever fully.
  4. Except SC model: Remove the center console (see EXCEPT SC MODELS ('07-08 MODELS) ). SC model: Remove the lid from the center console.
  5. Loosen the parking brake cable adjusting nut (A) in the equalizer, and disconnect the parking brake cable ends (B) from the equalizer.

    Except SC model 

    Fig 2: Identifying Parking Brake Cable Adjusting Nut, Parking Brake Cable Ends & Parking Brake Cable Ends - Except SC Model
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    SC model 

    Fig 3: Identifying Parking Brake Cable Adjusting Nut, Parking Brake Cable Ends & Parking Brake Cable Ends - SC Model
    G00486289Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Remove the cable guide base (C).
  7. Remove the rear brake shoe, and disconnect the parking brake cable from the parking brake lever (see PARKING BRAKE SHOE REPLACEMENT  ).
  8. Remove the flange bolts (A) and parking brake cable (B) from the backing plate (C).
    Fig 4: Flange Bolts, Parking Brake Cable & Backing Plate With Torque Specifications
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  9. Remove the parking brake cable mounting hardware, then remove the cable.
  10. Reinstall the parking brake cable in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    • Be careful not to bend or distort the cable.
    • Connect the parking brake cable to the parking brake lever, and install the brake shoes and disc/drum (see PARKING BRAKE SHOE REPLACEMENT  ).
    • Clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc/drum and the inside of the wheel, then install the rear wheels.
    • Do the parking brake adjustment (see PARKING BRAKE INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT  ). Apply the parking brake firmly 10 times then adjust it again.
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