Caprice Wagon V8-350 5.7L (1994)
to 16 ft. lbs.
3. Attach parking brake cable to caliper bracket and lever, then install lever return spring.
4. If removed, install inlet fitting using new gaskets, then bleed brake system.
5. If caliper was overhauled, adjust parking brake free travel as follows:
a. Have an assistant apply a light load to brake pedal until rotor can no longer be turned by hand.
b. Apply pressure to caliper lever in direction shown in Fig. 4.
c. Measure free travel between caliper lever and housing. Free travel should be 0.024-0.028 inch. If free travel is not as specified, proceed to next
step.
d. Remove adjustment screw, then clean thread adhesive from threads.
e. Coat threads with new adhesive, reinstall adjustment screw, then turn as required until specified free travel is obtained. Turning screw
clockwise increases free travel, while counterclockwise rotation decreases travel.
f.
Release brake pedal, then firmly apply brake pedal three times and recheck free travel. Repeat adjustment procedure as necessary.
6. Remove nail from anchor plate installed during caliper removal procedure.
7. Apply and release parking brake three times, then lift lever upward and ensure parking brake fully engages at 7-9 clicks.
8. Release parking brake. No brake drag should exist and no gap between caliper housings and parking levers should be evident.
9. Install parking brake lever cover, screws and driver's cushion.
10. Reinstall tire and wheel assembly, then check and refill master cylinder as required.
11. Start engine and pump brake pedal several times to seat brake linings.
Disassemble/Assemble
