Parking Brake System: Adjustments

PARKING BRAKE SHOE

Adjustment

1.Adjust parking brake pedal stroke. Refer to "Inspection and Adjustment" Service and Repair.
2.Perform parking brake break-in (drag on) operation by driving vehicle under the following conditions:
- Drive forward
- Vehicle speed: Approx. 83 km/h (51.6 MPH) set (constant and forward)
- Parking brake pedal operating force: 255 N (26.0 kg, 57.3 lb) (9 notches) set contact
- Time: Approx. 33 sec.

CAUTION:
- To prevent lining from getting too hot, allow a cool off period of approx. 5 minutes after every break-in operation.
- Never perform excessive break-in operations, because doing so may cause uneven or early wear of the lining.
3.After the break-in procedure, check parking brake pedal stroke of parking brake.

CAUTION:
If it is out of the specification, adjust again. Refer to Refer to "Inspection and Adjustment" Service and Repair.