Parking Brake System: Adjustments
Parking Brake Check and AdjustmentCheck
1. Press the parking brake pedal (A) with 294 N (30 kgf, 66 lbs.) of force. The parking brake pedal should travel within the specified number of clicks (B).
Pedal Notches: 2 - 4
If the number of clicks is excessive, adjust the parking brake pedal. Minor parking brake pedal adjustment (1 - 2 clicks) can be made with the adjusting nut in the parking brake pedal. If a larger adjustment is required, follow the major adjustment procedure using the adjuster at the parking brake drum.
NOTE: After installing new brake shoes and/or new rear brake disc/drums, be sure to drive the vehicle for "Break-in".
Minor Adjustment
1. Raise the rear wheels off the ground, and support the vehicle on safety stands.
2. Tighten the adjusting nut (A) until the parking brakes drag slightly when the rear wheels are turned.
3. Back off the adjusting nut in half turn increments, and check for proper adjustment.
Major Adjustment
1. Raise the rear wheels off the ground, and support the vehicle on safety stands.
2. Release the parking brake pedal, and back off the adjusting nut (A) in the parking brake pedal.
3. Remove the rear wheels.
4. Remove the access plug (A).
5. Turn the brake shoe adjuster (B) up with a flat blade screwdriver (C) until the shoes lock, then back off 8 notches.
6. Check the number of clicks by pressing the parking brake pedal with 294 N (30 kgf, 66 lbs.) of force.
Pedal Clicks: 2 - 4
If number of clicks exceed the specification, follow the minor adjustment procedure.
7. Install the access plug and rear wheels.