Parking Brake System: Description and Operation
Parking BrakeThe parking brake system is cable operated and controlled by an independent hand-operated parking brake control.
Rear Wheel Parking Brake System With Drum Brakes
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Rear Wheel Parking Brake System With Disc Brakes
The parking brake system operates the rear drum or rear disc brake systems as follows:
^ On vehicles with rear brake drums an independent hand-operated parking brake control lever actuates the rear brake shoes directly through a cable system.
^ On vehicles with rear disc brakes the parking brake control lever activates the rear brake calipers through a cable and rear caliper lever with an integral cam. A pawl within the rear brake caliper rotates the piston adjustment screw to compensate for pad wear.
To adjust the cable, operate the parking brake control several times.