Ram Raider V6-2972cc 30L Parking Brake Cable Testing
Parking Brake Cable: Adjustments
1.
Apply parking brake lever with a force of approximately 45 lbs. while counting number of clicks. Lever should click 4-6 times.
2.
If parking brake does not operate within specifications, release parking brake lever and raise vehicle.
3.
Loosen adjusting nut on parking brake lever to free parking brake cables, then depress brake pedal several times to ensure shoe to drum clearance
is properly maintained by self-adjusters.
4.
Tighten adjusting nut until brake lever can be raised 4-6 notches with a force of approximately 45 lbs. If adjusting nut is tightened excessively,
self-adjuster mechanism will be inoperative.
5.
After adjustment, raise rear of vehicle and ensure brakes do not drag with parking brake lever released.
