Parking Brake System: Adjustments

BASIC ADJUSTMENT

NOTE: During basic adjustment, parking brake must not be engaged
(release parking brake).








1. Using a suitable screwdriver, alternately press levers for parking brake cables against stop (arrows). If the lever of the opposite brake caliper is pulled away from the stop, the parking brake cable is too tight.





2. Loosen parking brake cable adjusting nut until the levers on both calipers lie on stop.
3. Check whether both wheels turn freely.

FINAL ADJUSTMENT

NOTE: As a rule, parking brake adjustment is not necessary because of the automatic rear brake adjustment. Adjustment is required only when replacing parking brake cables, brake calipers or pull rod.





1. Loosen adjusting nut for parking brake cable until both levers contact stop.

NOTE: Install 10 mm deep well socket on adjusting nut, then instal flexible extension on socket and ratchet.





2. Turn adjusting nut until both levers lift off stop (two technicians required).
3. Turn adjusting nut back two turns.








4. Using screwdriver, alternately press levers for parking brake against stop (arrow).
5. If the lever of the opposite brake caliper is pulled away from the stop, the parking brake cable is too tight.
6. Loosen adjusting nut for parking brake cable until both levers lie on stop.
7. Engage parking brake and then release again.
8. Check whether both wheels turn freely; if necessary check ease of movement in parking brake operation.