Parking Brake System: Adjustments

PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT REAR DISC BRAKES

Adjustment Procedure
1. Release the parking brake.
2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
3. Remove the rear wheels.
4. Remove the caliper and the rotor assemblies.





5. Disconnect the parking brake cable from the backplate operating lever on each side of the vehicle.





6. Inspect and replace any parts of doubtful strength or quality because of discoloration from heat or stress.
7. Using a vernier caliper, adjust the shoe assembly to 167.6 to 167.8 mm (6.60 to 6.61 inches) by turning the adjuster nut clockwise to increase the diameter.
8. Install the caliper and the rotor assemblies.
9. Install the rear wheels.





10. Install the parking brake cable to the backplate lever on each side of the vehicle.
11. In the vehicle cabin, pull on the parking brake handle and stop after hearing two clicks.
12. Turn the rear wheel by hand until the wheel begins to drag.
13. Release the parking brake.
14. Turn the rear wheel by hand to check drag and the readjust the cable, if necessary.
15. Repeat the process for the other rear wheel and lower the vehicle.