Loosen the parking brake cable adjustment nut to the end of the thread.
Discard the retaining clip.
Release the parking brake.
Make sure that the parking brake cable is correctly located.
NOTE:Prior to carrying out adjustment to a new or relocated parking brake cable, settle the parking brake system.
Settle the parking brake system in 5 stages.
Stage 1: Raise the parking brake control 4 notches.
Stage 2: Tighten the parking brake cable adjustment nut until increased torque is detected.
Stage 3: Operate the parking brake control firmly 10 times.
Stage 4: Loosen the parking brake cable adjustment nut to the end of the thread.
Stage 5: Depress the brake pedal firmly 15 times.
Release the parking brake.
Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to: (100-02 Jacking and Lifting)
Jacking (Description and Operation),
Lifting (Description and Operation).
NOTE:Make sure that the parking brake control is fully released.
Adjust the parking brake cable in 2 stages.
Stage 1: With the aid of another technician, tighten the parking brake cable adjustment nut until both the parking brake actuating levers start to move (left-hand parking brake actuating lever shown).
Stage 2: Tighten the parking brake cable adjustment nut until the total movement between both the parking brake actuating levers and the stops, when added together, is between 0.5 mm and 2.0 mm (left-hand parking brake actuating lever shown).
Check the parking brake cable adjustment in 2 stages.
Stage 1: Raise and release the parking brake control and check that it returns to the fully released position. If the parking brake control does not fully release, repeat the adjustment procedure.
Stage 2: Rotate the rear wheels and check for brake drag. If brake drag is felt, loosen the parking brake cable adjustment nut 2 full turns and repeat the adjustment procedure.
Lower the vehicle.
Install a new parking brake cable adjustment nut retaining clip.
