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Parking Brake System: Adjustments






Before or after adjustment, pay attention to the following points.

Toggle Lever And Stopper Relationship:





- Be sure toggle lever returns to stopper when parking brake lever is released.
- Be sure there is no drag when parking brake lever is released.

1. Adjust clearance between pad and rotor as follows.





a. Release parking brake lever and loosen adjusting nut.
b. Depress brake pedal fully at least 10 times with engine running.
2. Pull control lever 4 - 5 notches. Then adjust control lever by turning adjusting nut.





3. Pull control lever with specified amount of force. Check lever stroke and ensure smooth operation.
Number of notches: 8 - 9
4. Bend warning lamp switch plate to ensure that:
- Warning lamp comes on when lever is lifted "A" notches.
- Warning lamp goes out when lever is fully released.
Number of "A" notches: 1 or less