Parking Brake System: Service Precautions

PARKING BRAKE: PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM: PRECAUTION

CAUTION:
Perform each part replacement carefully, as mistakes could affect the brake system performance and lead to driving problems. When replacing a part, replace with the same part or equivalent.

NOTICE:
* As these procedures may affect the SRS airbags, it is necessary to read the SRS airbag precautions Service Precautions.
* While the battery is connected, even if the power switch is off, the brake control system activates when the brake pedal is depressed with the door courtesy switch on. Therefore during servicing of the brake system components, do not operate the brake pedal and open/close the doors while the battery is connected.
* Do not operate the electric parking brake switch with the battery connected, unless otherwise instructed in the procedures.
* Make sure that the electric parking brake AUTO switch is off. This is necessary to prevent the system from activating when the shift lever is moved.
* Before disconnecting the battery cable or other connectors, prevent DTCs from being output by following the procedures below.
* Turn the power switch off.
* Do not operate the parking brake.
* Wait 30 seconds or more.
* After replacing or inspecting the parking brake shoe or rear disc, perform parking brake bedding Programming and Relearning.
* When servicing the brake system, make sure its parts and surrounding parts are clean.

1. RELEASE PARKING BRAKE

(a) With the power switch ON (IG), operate the electric parking brake switch to release the parking brake. Then turn the power switch off.

HINT
If the parking brake cannot be released, use the luggage compartment's parking brake release tool to manually release the parking brake.