Replace the lever assembly if the gear sector or pawl is worn or damaged

Replace the front cable if it is overstretched (parking brake cannot be adjusted) or mechanically damaged.

You will need: key "13", pliers, screwdriver.

Niva Chevrolet parking brake lever replacement

Disconnect the rear cable guide from the front cable lug (see Replacing the Rear Parking Brake Cable).

Remove the lining of the floor tunnel

Niva Chevrolet parking brake lever replacement

We unscrew the two bolts securing the arm bracket to the floor

Niva Chevrolet parking brake lever replacement

Remove the handbrake lever

Niva Chevrolet parking brake lever replacement

Using a screwdriver, remove the retaining ring of the lever axis

Niva Chevrolet parking brake lever replacement

Remove the axis of the cable end

Niva Chevrolet parking brake lever replacement

We pull the cable inside the cabin

Install the new cable and lever in the reverse order of removal.

Adjust the parking brake system (see Checking and Adjusting the Parking Brake).