Parking Brake Adjustment (Disc Brake)

Parking Brake Adjustment (Disc Brake)

Special Tools

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


Park Brake Shoe Adjustment
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning (Brake Dust Warning) .



Note

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


Note

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.