Procedures

Parking Brake Shoe Lining Break-in

WARNING
Do this operation in a safe area.

NOTE:

- Do the brake lining surface break-in when replacing shoes with new brake linings and/or new rear brake disc/drum.
- Check the number of parking brake pedal clicks. Adjust the parking brake before lining surface break-in.

1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface.

2. Press the parking brake pedal (A) with 180 Nm (18.4 kg-m, 133 lb-ft).





3. Drive the vehicle for 0.25 mile (400 m) at 31 mph (50 km/h).

4. Stop the vehicle, and release the parking brake for 5-10 minutes to allow the brake disc/drum to cool.

5. Repeat steps 2 through 5 two more times.

6. Check the parking brake pedal adjustment.