Parking Brake System: Adjustments

Parking Brake Inspection and Adjustment

Inspection

1. Pull the parking brake lever (A) with 196 N (20.0 kgf, 44.1 lbf) of force to fully apply the parking brake. The parking brake lever should be locked within the specified number of clicks.









2. If the number of lever clicks is not as specified, adjust the parking brake.

Adjustment

NOTE: After servicing the rear brake shoes, press the brake pedal several times before adjusting the parking brake.

1. Release the parking brake lever fully.

2. Remove the bolts (A).





3. Gently pull out the center console rear trim (B).

4. Loosen the parking brake adjusting nut (A).





5. Raise and support the vehicle Service and Repair.

6. Press the brake pedal several times to set the self-adjusting brake before adjusting the parking brake.

7. Pull the parking brake lever 1 click.

8. Tighten the parking brake adjusting nut until the parking brakes drag slightly when the rear wheels are turned.

9. Release the parking brake lever fully, and check that the parking brakes do not drag when the rear wheels are turned. Readjust if necessary.

10. Make sure the parking brake lever is within the specified number of clicks (6 to 8 clicks).

11. Install the center console rear cover.