Parking Brake Adjustment (1500 Disc Brake With TZ0)

Parking Brake Adjustment (1500 Disc Brake With TZ0)

Special Tools

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

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.