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Parking Brake System: Adjustments












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

1. Loosen parking brake cable.

2. Depress brake pedal fully more than 5 times.

3. Operate control lever 10 times or more with a full stroke (213 mm).

4. Adjust control lever by turning adjusting nut.

5. Pull control lever with specified amount of force. Check lever stroke and ensure smooth operation.
Number of notches: 10 - 11 [196 N (44 lbs.)]

6. Bend warning lamp switch plate. Warning lamp should come on when lever is pulled "A" notches. It should go off when the lever is fully released.
Number of "A" notches: 1