Parking Brake System: Adjustments

PARKING BRAKE SHOE


Adjustment

1. Adjust parking brake lever stroke. Inspection.
2. Perform parking brake break-in (drag on) operation by driving vehicle under the following conditions:
- Drive forward
- Vehicle speed: Approx. 43 km/h (27 MPH) set (constant and forward)
- Parking brake operating force: 125 N (12.8 kg, 28.1 lb) set contact
- Time: Approx. 8 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. Inspection.