Parking Brake System: Adjustments

PARKING BRAKE SHOE


Adjustment

1. Adjust parking brake pedal stroke. Inspection.
2. Perform parking brake break-in (drag on) operation by driving vehicle under the following conditions:
- Drive forward
- Vehicle speed: Approx. 30 km/h (19 MPH) set (constant and forward)
- Parking brake operating force: 374.5 N (38.2 kg, 84.2 lb) set contact
- Time: Approx. 35 sec.

CAUTION:
- To prevent lining from getting too hot, allow a cool off period of approx. 5 minutes after every break-in operation.
- Never perform excessive break-in operations, because doing so may cause uneven or early wear of the lining.
3. After the break-in procedure, check parking brake pedal stroke of parking brake.

CAUTION:
If it is out of the specification, adjust again. Inspection.