Hyundai Elantra: Parking Brake System / Parking Brake Lever
Repair procedures
1. | Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable. |
2. | Release the parking brake. |
3. | Remove the floor console assembly. (Refer to Body - "Floor Console") |
4. | Remove the floor console mounting bracket (A). 
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5. | Disconnect the parking brake switch connector (A). 
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6. | Disconnect the parking brake cable (B) from the equalizer assembly (A). 
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7. | Remove the parking brake lever assembly (A) after loosening the parking brake lever mounting bolts. 
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1. | Install the parking brake lever assembly (A). Tightening torque : 19.6 - 29.4 N.m (2.0 - 3.0 kgf.m, 14.5 - 21.7 lb-ft) |

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2. | Install the parking brake cable (B) in the equalizer assembly (A). 
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3. | Apply a coating of the specified grease to each sliding parts (A) of the ratchet plate or the ratchet pawl. Specified grease : CASMOLY 623 |

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4. | Install the parking brake cable adjuster, then adjust the parking brake lever stroke by turning adjusting nut (A). Parking brake lever stroke : 5 - 7 clicks (Pull the lever with 196N (20 kgf, 44 lbf)) |

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5. | Connect the parking brake switch connector (A). 
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1. | Remove the floor console assembly. (Refer to Body - "Floor Console") |
2. | After bleeding, the brake pedal is operated 20 times with a force of 10 kgf or more, and the parking brake lever is operated more than 3 times to full stroke to secure the cable. |
3. | Install the parking brake cable adjuster, then adjust the parking brake lever stroke by turning adjusting nut (A). Parking brake lever stroke : 5 - 7 clicks (Pull the lever with 196N (20 kgf, 44 lbf)) |


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4. | Fasten the adjusting nut and tighten the parking brake cable until the sum of distance (A and D) from the stopping point to the activating lever (B) and to stopper (C) is less than 3 mm. Distance (A + D) : Max. 3 mm (0.12 in) |
[G 1.6 MPI / LPI] 
[G 1.6 T-GDI] 
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5. | Release the parking brake lever fully, and check that parking brakes do not drag when the rear wheels are turned. Readjust if necessary. |
6. | Make sure that the parking brakes are fully applied when the parking brake lever is pulled up fully. |
7. | Install the floor console. (Refer to Body - "Floor Console") |
Components[G 1.6 MPI / LPI]1. Parking brake lever2. Equalizer assembly3. Parking brake cable4. Rear caliper[G 1.6 T-GDI]1. Parking brake lever2. Equalizer assembly3...
Repair procedures
Removal1.Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.2.Release the parking brake.3.Remove the floor console assembly...
Other information:
Reverse Parking Distance Warning
Reverse Parking Distance Warning
will operate when the gear is in R
(Reverse).
Reverse Parking Distance Warning
detects a person, animal or object in
the rear when the vehicle’s rearward
speed is below 6 mph (10 km/h)...
Troubleshooting
Symptom
Suspect area
Remedy
Engine misfire with abnormal internal lower engine noises.Loose or improperly installed drive plate.Repair or replace the drive plate as required...