Parking Brake System: Testing and Inspection

PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM

On-Vehicle Service


PEDAL STROKE

- When parking brake pedal is operated with the specified force, make sure the stroke is within the specified number of notches. Check by listening and counting the ratchet clicks.
Pedal stroke: Parking Brake Control.

INSPECTION

- Make sure the components are attached properly, checking for looseness or backlash.
- Check parking brake pedal assembly for bends, damage and cracks, and replace if necessary.
- Check cable for wear and damage, and replace if necessary.
- Check parking brake warning lamp switch for malfunction, and replace if necessary. The Parking Brake Release Warning Continues Displaying, Or Does Not Display.

ADJUSTMENT

1.Fully apply and release parking brake 10 or more times.
2.Remove the lower instrument panel LH. Removal And Installation.
3.Partially engage parking brake pedal to access adjusting nut.





4.Insert a deep socket wrench to rotate adjusting nut and loosen cable sufficiently. Then, disengage the parking brake pedal.
5.Remove the wheels and tires using power tool.





6.Remove the adjuster plugs from the disc rotors. Turn the adjuster (1) in the direction (A) as shown in the figure using a suitable tool until the disc rotor is locked.
7.Turn back the adjuster 5 or 6 notches from the locked position.
8.Install the adjuster plugs and rotate the disc rotors to check for drag. If drag is present, adjust parking brake cable again.
9.Using wheel nuts, secure the disc rotor to the hub to prevent it from tilting.
10.Rotate the disc rotor to make sure there is no drag.
11.Adjust cable as follows:
a.Operate pedal 10 or more times with a force of 196 N (20.0 kg-f, 44.1 lb-f).
b.Rotate adjusting nut with deep socket to adjust pedal stroke to specification.
Pedal stroke: Parking Brake Control.
c.With parking brake pedal completely disengaged, make sure there is no drag on the parking brake.
12.Install the disc rotor.
13.Install the wheel and tire using power tool.
14.Install the instrument lower panel LH. Removal And Installation.