Parking Brake Adjustment (Without Dual Rear Wheel)

Parking Brake Adjustment (Without Dual Rear Wheel)

Special Tools

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

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).