Parking Brake System: Adjustments

Parking Brake Inspection and Adjustment

Inspection

1. Pull the parking brake lever (A) with 196 N (20 kgf, 44 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

1. Raise the vehicle on a lift. Service and Repair

2. Release the parking brake lever fully.

3. Remove the console box mat (A), then open the lid (B).
NOTE: It is easier to use packing tape to remove the console box mat.

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






5. Make sure the lever (A) on the rear brake caliper contacts the arm (B).
NOTE: The lever will contact the arm when the parking brake adjusting nut is loosened.

6. Pull the parking brake lever 1 click.

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

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

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

10. Close the lid, then install the console mat.