Parking Brake System: Adjustments

Pay attention to the following points after adjustment.
- There is no drag when control lever is being released.
- Parking brake lever returns to stopper bolt when control lever for rear disc brake is released.

Fig. 11 Parking Brake Adjustment. 1989-90 240SX:

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. Operate control lever to full stroke position at least 5 times with lever stroke of 199 mm (7.83 inch).
3. Pull control lever 4 - 5 notches. Then adjust control lever by turning adjusting nut.





4. Pull control lever with specified amount of force. Check lever stroke and ensure smooth operation.
Number of notches: 7 - 9
5. Bend warning lamp switch-plate to ensure:
- Warning lamp comes on when lever is lifted "A" notches.
- Warning lamp goes out when lever is fully released.
Number of notches: 1 or less