Parking Brake System: Service and Repair

WARNING: CLEAN BRAKES WITH A VACUUM DUST COLLECTOR TO MINIMIZE THE HAZARD OF AIRBORNE PARTICLES OR OTHER MATERIALS.

NOTE: Make sure parking brake lever is released completely.





REMOVAL
1. Remove torque member fixing bolts (Rear disc brake assembly mounting bolts). Suspend caliper assembly with wire so as not to stretch brake hose.





2. Release parking brake lever fully, then remove drum. If drum is hard to remove, the following procedures should be carried out:
a. Remove plug.
b. Insert screwdriver through plug hole.
c. Turn adjuster to make clearance between brake shoe and drum.





d. Fit two bolts to the drum as shown and tighten gradually.





3. After removing retainer, remove spring by rotating shoes.
4. Remove adjuster.





5. Disconnect parking brake cable from toggle lever after drawing out toggle lever pin.





INSTALLATION
1. Apply brake grease to the contact areas shown.





2. Attach two upper springs to brake shoes as shown in the figure.





3. Shorten adjuster by rotating it. Pay attention to direction of adjuster.





4. Connect parking brake cable to toggle lever. Pay attention to direction of adjuster.
5. Install all parts.





6. Ensure all parts are installed as shown. Pay attention to direction of adjuster and toggle lever.
7. Install drum.
8. Install rear disc brake components.