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Parking Brake System: Adjustments





PARKING BRAKE SHOE


Adjustment

1. Adjust parking brake pedal stroke. Parking Brake System.
2. Perform parking brake break-in (drag on) operation by driving vehicle under the following conditions:
- Drive forward
- Vehicle speed: Approx. 40 km/h (25 MPH) set (constant and forward)
- Parking brake operating force: Approx. 145 N (15 kg, 33 lb)
- Time: Approx. 10 sec.

CAUTION:
To prevent lining from getting too hot, allow a cool off period of approximately 5 minutes after every break-in operation.
3. After the break-in procedure, check parking pedal stroke of parking brake.

CAUTION:
If it is out of the specification, adjust again. Parking Brake System.