Parking Brake System: Adjustments

ADJUSTMENT








NOTE: Make sure for the following conditions before cable adjustment.
^ No air is trapped in brake system.
^ Brake pedal travel is proper.
^ Brake pedal has been depressed a few times about 30 kg (66 lbs.) load.
^ Parking brake lever has been pulled up a few times with about 20 kg (44 lbs.) force.
^ Rear brake shoes are not worn beyond limit, and self adjusting mechanism operates properly.
^ To slacken parking brake cable, loosen self-locking nut as far as end of bolt. Then depress brake pedal a few times with about 30 kg (66 lbs.) load.

After confirming that above 6 conditions are all satisfied, adjust parking brake lever stroke by loosening or tightening locking nut.

NOTE: Check brake drum for dragging after adjustment.

Parking brake stroke
(When lever is pulled up at 20 kg (44 lbs.)): 5 to 7 notches