The parking brake on these vehicles are basically self-adjusting. Fully apply and release the hand parking brake lever 4-6 times to self-adjust.
At the top of the shoe the parking brake lever is attached to the shoe with a metal spacer and on the back of this spacer is a C clip you just have to pry the c clip off be careful you don't lose it . you will need it again to put on the new shoes . you also have to pull it out of the emergency cable
A small release lever just in front of the parking brake foot lever
In a 1996 Toyota Avalon, the parking brake light switch is typically located on the parking brake lever assembly. When the parking brake is engaged, the switch is activated, illuminating the warning light on the dashboard. You can usually find the switch mounted near the base of the parking brake lever. If you need to access it for inspection or replacement, you may need to remove the center console cover.
The 1992 GMC parking brake release lever can be found on the bottom of the dashboard. Pulling the lever towards the passenger compartment will release the parking brake.
To detach the parking brake lever from the trailing shoe, first, ensure the vehicle is safely lifted and secured. Locate the connection point where the parking brake lever attaches to the trailing shoe, typically a pin or clip. Remove any retaining clips or pins holding the lever in place using pliers or a small screwdriver. Once freed, gently pull the lever away from the trailing shoe to detach it completely.
You can remove slack in the parking brake with a 10mm socket wrench. The nut is located below the parking brake lever cover, slotted rubber to rear of the lever. A bright light will help and a few turns clockwise is all it should take.
Buy a new cable from the lever to the linkage under the truck near the rear. Remove the old cable and feed the new in through the fire wall. Remove the lever and reinsert the swaged end in the lever.
The Parking Brake
There should be a lever down by the brake pedal. it will look kind of like a gear with a tab on it. that lever releases the parking brake. just be careful not to let the parking brake pedal smack you in the face....
To release the parking brake on a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica, locate the parking brake lever, which is typically found between the driver and passenger seats. Pull up slightly on the lever to disengage it, then press the button at the end of the lever while lowering it fully to release the brake. Ensure the vehicle is in gear or in "Park" before releasing the parking brake for safety.
the manual release lever is attached to the parking brake pedal assy