Parking Brake Strut Springs
Important: To get started, click the blue "Filter Options" button to select your vehicle and then use the filters to narrow your options.
Important: To get started, select your vehicle on the left and then use the filters to narrow your options.
What is a Parking Brake Strut Spring?
A Parking Brake Strut Spring is a part of the parking brake system in an automobile. It is responsible for providing tension to the parking brake cable in order to keep the parking brake engaged.
What is the purpose of a Parking Brake Strut Spring?
The purpose of a Parking Brake Strut Spring is to apply tension to the parking brake cable when the parking brake is engaged. This ensures that the parking brake will remain engaged and not slip.
How do I know if my Parking Brake Strut Spring is faulty?
If your Parking Brake Strut Spring is faulty, the parking brake may not be able to hold the car in place when it is engaged. Additionally, the parking brake may not be able to release when it is disengaged.
Can a faulty Parking Brake Strut Spring cause damage?
Yes, a faulty Parking Brake Strut Spring can cause damage if the parking brake is not able to hold the car in place when it is engaged. This can lead to the car moving even when the parking brake is on, which could cause an accident or other damage.
How do I replace a Parking Brake Strut Spring?
To replace a Parking Brake Strut Spring:
- Disconnect the negative terminal of the car battery.
- Release the parking brake.
- Remove the parking brake cable from the strut spring.
- Remove the strut spring from the parking brake lever.
- Install the new strut spring in the same position as the old one.
- Reattach the parking brake cable.
- Reconnect the negative terminal of the car battery.