Parking Brake System: Adjustments

INSPECTION
Hold center of parking brake lever grip and pull it up with 20 - 25 kg (44 - 55 lbs.) force. With parking brake lever pulled up as above, count ratchet notches in "A" as shown in above image. There should be 3 to 6 notches. Also, check if both right and left rear wheels are locked firmly. To count number of notches easily, listen to click sounds that ratchet makes while pulling parking brake lever without pressing its button. One click sound corresponds to one notch. If number of notches is out of specification, adjust cable by referring to adjustment procedure described in the following step so as to obtain specified parking brake stroke of within 3 - 6 notches pulled up at 20 kg (44 Lbs.).

NOTE: Check tooth tip of each notch for damage or wear. If any damage or wear is found, replace parking brake lever.





ADJUSTMENT

NOTE: Make sure for 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 with about 30 kg (66 Lbs.) load.
^ Parking brake lever has been pulled up a few times with about 20 kg force.
^ Rear brake shoes are not worn beyond limit.

After confirming that above 5 conditions are all satisfied, adjust parking brake lever stroke by loosening or tightening self locking nut.

NOTE: Check brake disc for dragging after adjustment.