Brake Caliper: Adjustments

Rear brake basic setting, checking

Note: Parking brake cable must be free of tension during basic setting check.






Use a screwdriver to push caliper lever against stop a on both aides of vehicle
Parking brake cable is too tight if lever of opposite side caliper is pulled away from stop






Loosen adjustment nut for parking brake cable (arrow) until both levers rest against stop

36mm caliper piston:
Pump brake pedal with moderate force about 40 times (engine not running)

38 mm caliper piston:
Press brake pedal one time

Check that both wheels rotate freely






CAUTION: Different caliper types are identified by raised number (arrow) indicating piston diameter (38 mm shown).