Parking Brake Adjustment

D. Parking Brake Adjustment

The parking brakes must be adjusted whenever the brake shoes or drums have been replaced.

1. Service brakes must be adjusted properly before proceeding to parking brake adjustment.

2. Check the parking brake system for free operation. The brake lever must return to the released position without sticking or binding. If a problem is present, check the cable routing for kinks or binding. Clean and lubricate the parking brake assembly and cables with Delco brake lube or equivalent.
3. Loosen the equalizer nut.

4. Set the parking brake pedal to four clicks.

5. Adjust equalizer nut until the wheels rotate forward with a moderate drag.

6. Release the parking brake and rotate the rear wheels. There should be no drag.