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Parking Brake Cable Adjuster Disabling for Chevrolet Chevrolet C-Series Medium Duty Truck B7 2002

This procedure should be utilized in order to release the park brake when the hydraulic system has failed and moving the vehicle is necessary.

    Important: Do not cut the cable.

  1. Block the vehicle wheels.

  2. Object Number: 199939  Size: SH
  3. Remove the jam nut on the actuator end of the cable at the 2-piece fitting.
  4. Hold the two-piece fittings larger 1 inch nut while turning the fittings smaller 7/8 inch nut to the right.
  5. Continue to turn the 7/8 inch nut until the brake releases. Do not remove the cable.