Parking Brake System: Adjustments

Parking Brake Adjustment

Special Tools

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

Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning (Brake Dust Warning).

Note: The park brake shoes must be adjusted before the park brake pedal is adjusted.




1. Set the J 21177-A so that 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 .
4. Repeat steps 1-3 for the opposite side.
5. The clearance between the park brake shoe and the rotor is 0.6604 mm (0.026 in).