Parking Brake System: Adjustments

PARKING BRAKE SHOE


Adjustment

1. Adjust parking brake lever stroke. Refer to 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: 199.5 N (20.3 kg, 44.8 lb) set contact
- Time: Approx. 15 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 brake lever stroke of parking brake.

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