Park Brake Adjustment Check

PARK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT CHECK

CAUTION: MAKE SURE VEHICLE IS PROPERLY SUPPORTED AND SQUARELY POSITIONED ON THE HOIST. TO HELP AVOID PERSONAL INJURY WHEN A VEHICLE IS ON A HOIST, PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR THE VEHICLE ON THE OPPOSITE END FROM WHICH COMPONENTS ARE BEING REMOVED.

NOTICE: On new vehicles (less than 50 miles) and on vehicles equipped with rear drum brakes that have been serviced, before performing Park Brake Adjustment procedures, apply and release the brake pedal 20 times. This allows the adjuster to position the brake shoes and prevents premature wear of the brake linings due to improper park brake adjustment.

1. Raise vehicle on hoist so wheels spin freely.
2. There should be no drag at rear wheels with park brake lever in rest position.
3. Pull park brake lever to third click. There should be heavy brake drag to no rotation at both rear wheels when turned by hand.

IMPORTANT: If both rear wheels do not exhibit similar drag in step 3, check for damaged or incorrectly installed rear disc or drum brake assembly installation of drum assembly components, park brake cables, and/or park brake lever assembly. The park brake is adjusted correctly if it meets the specifications explained in steps 2 and 3.

4. Adjust if necessary.
5. Lower vehicle from hoist.