Park Brake Adjustment (Disc Brake)

Park Brake Adjustment (Disc Brake)

Tools Required

j 21177-A Drum-to-Brake Shoe Clearance Gage

Park Brake Shoe Adjustment

Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution.

Important: The park brake shoes must be adjusted before the park brake cable tension is adjusted.




1. Set the J 21177-A so it contacts the inside diameter of the rotor.




2. Position the J 21177-A over the shoe and the lining at the widest point.
3. Turn the adjuster nut until the lining just contacts the J 21177-A.

Park brake shoe to brake rotor clearance: 0.6604 mm (0.026 in)

4. Repeat steps 1-3 for the opposite side.

Park Brake Cable Tension Adjustment

Important: Before you adjust the park brake cable tension, verify that the park brake shoes are adjusted to provide a clearance of 0.6604 mm (0.026 in) and the rear disc brake rotors are installed.

1. Verify the self adjuster lock-out pin has been removed.
2. Fully apply and release the park brake pedal 3 times.