Brake Caliper: Adjustments

Rear brakes, basic adjustment


NOTE: Parking brake cable must not be under tension-release parking brake.

Checking






Alternating between right and left sides, press parking brake cable levers against stops -A- using screwdriver.
If pressing on one side causes the lever to be pulled away from the stop on the opposite brake caliper, parking brake cable is too tight.

Adjusting






Loosen parking brake cable adjusting nut (arrow) until both levers lie against respective stops.

NOTE: The adjusting nut is more accessible with the exhaust system heat shield removed. To adjust, use 10 mm deepwell socket with flexible extension and ratchet.

Lower vehicle to ground and press brake pedal several times with engine not running.
Apply parking brake, then release.
Raise vehicle again and make sure both wheels rotate freely.