saultboy

How do you change the parking brake cable (left side) 2000 ES300?

llcoolpass

if you have to ask.....

for everyone else, see, this is another one of those quick joiners who ask some inane question.... can a mod delete this thread?

saultboy

Please disregard the unkind comments from "llcoolpass". I am a licenced mechanic and auto teacher, but need help with the specifics of changing the parking brake cable on a 2000 Lexus ES300.

mmatheny

Well, just checked the FSM and they don't go into any great detail. Here's the one page on the brake pedal:

96Schwarz

From one mechanic to the other, I just checked ALLDATA, they only list repair procedures for the shoes and pedals. But the system is a basic shoe in rotor setup, that end is self explanatory. Does the cable go up into the body? Can you see the equalizer?

saultboy

I had the vehicle on a lift and cannot see the cable to the equalizer. It goes under a cover or a channel and I do not know if it is accessible from inside under the floor mat.The end from the cable to the shoes is not a problem.

96Schwarz

Maybe there is trim on the bottom of the console that can be removed to perform adjustments. ALLDATA say remove console upper panel and box to gain access to the adjuster.

GEORGE_JET

I checked Mitchell on Demand, I'm afraid there isn't much on the cable itself. Good luck

saultboy

I will check the trim on the console . That my be the access to the equalizer.Thanks all for the help

mmatheny

What's wrong with the cable? OR is this a test for a class!?

saultboy

The drivers side cable is sticking causing brake shoes to hang up and cause noise.I am attempting to remove the console as I can see access to the cable adjuster and possibly the equalizer.

mmatheny

Maybe spray some lubricant where it rubs the guids. Something like LPS.

Lexucan

So who died and left you as moderator-in-chief??
Nice way to greet a new CL member.

saultboy: please pardon his attitude. Someone must have pee'd in his cornflakes yesterday morning.

saultboy

Hi again guys . I finally figured out the parking brake cable replacement procedure on my wifes 2000 ES 300.Under the exhaust system is a pan held on with three nuts and this hides the cables and equalizer. You may have to loosen and move the exhaust system to the side.I also removed the console to see where the cables went,but this is not necessary.I hope this can help someone else . And by the way thanks to Lexucan I could not agree with you more. Go Canucks Go .

Lexucan