Parking Brake System

PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM


Inspection and Adjustment


INSPECTION
1. Operate the parking brake pedal with a force of 196 N (20 kg, 44 lb). Check that the pedal stroke is within the specified number of notches. (Check it by listening to clicks of ratchet.)

Number of notches : Refer to "Parking Brake Control". Parking Brake Control

2. When brake warning lamp turns ON, check that the pedal stroke is within the specified number of notches. (Check it by listening to clicks of ratchet.)

Number of notches : Refer to "Parking Brake Control". Parking Brake Control


Inspect Components
Check the following items and replace if necessary.
- Check each component for installation condition such as looseness.
- Check the parking brake pedal assembly for bend, damage and cracks.
- Check the cables and equalizer for wear, damage and cracks.
- Check the parking brake switch. Parking Brake Switch.

ADJUSTMENT
1. Remove the rear tires with power tool.
2. Fix the disc rotor using wheel nuts (2 points at least).
3. Release the parking brake pedal by turning the adjusting nut and loosening the cable.





4. Remove the plug from the disc rotor. Turn the adjuster (1) in the direction (A) as shown in the figure using a suitable tool until the disc rotor is locked.
5. Turn back the adjuster 5 or 6 notches from the locked position.
6. Rotate the disc rotor to check that there is no drag. Install the plug. If any drag is found, follow the procedure described below.
a. Adjust parking brake pedal stroke again.
b. Check rear disc brake. Inspection, "BRAKE CALIPER
ASSEMBLY : Inspection".
7. Adjust the cable with the following procedure.
a. Temporarily adjust the cable so that the parking brake pedal operating force immediately before the full stroke reaches 490 N (50kg, 110 lb) or more.
b. Maintain the parking brake pedal at 490 N (50kg, 110 lb) for 30 minutes or more.
c. Adjust the parking brake pedal stroke by turning the adjusting nut.

CAUTION:
Never reuse the adjusting nut if the nut is removed.
d. Operate the parking brake pedal with a force of 196 N (20 kg, 44 lb). Check that the pedal stroke is within the specified number of notches. (Check it by listening to clicks of ratchet.)

Number of notches : Refer to "Parking Brake Control". Parking Brake Control

e. Rotate the disc rotor to check that there is no drag. Install the plug. If any drag is found, follow the procedure described below.
i. Adjust parking brake pedal stroke again.
ii. Check rear disc brake. Inspection.