Brakes - Updated Parking Brake Adjustment: Overview
88chevy26Number: 89-37-5
Section: 5
Date: NOV., 1988
Subject: PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
Model and Year: 1987-89 LLV POST OFFICE VEHICLES
S/T CHASSIS
TO: ALL CHEVROLET DEALERS
Present service manuals do not contain a procedure for the adjustment of the hand lever parking brake as used on the Post Office vehicle. The following service procedure was developed to fill this need.
REQUIREMENT FOR ADJUSTMENT
The parking brake must be adjusted whenever the parking brake cables have been replaced or disconnected, or when their holding ability is not adequate. The parking brake must also be adjusted whenever the rear brakes are manually adjusted or shoes replaced.
Before adjusting the parking brakes, check the condition of the rear brakes. The rear brakes must be properly adjusted (see Section 5A2-10 in Service Manual) before proceeding with the adjustment of the parking brake.
FIGURE 1 - PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT:
INSPECTION OF THE PARKING BRAKE
Check the parking brake system for free operation. The brake lever must return to the released position without sticking or binding. If a sticking or binding condition is present, check the cable, and cable routing for kinks or binding. Clean and lubricate the parking brake assembly and cable as necessary. (see Figure No. 1)