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Parking Brake Cable: Adjustments

Adjust service brakes before adjusting parking brake.

1.

Fully apply parking brakes, then raise and support vehicle.

2.

Loosen front cable locknut.

3.

Tighten front cable adjusting nut approximately 1/2 inch. This will apply necessary force to front cable tensioner.

4.

Hold cable adjusting nut in position and tighten cable locknut.

5.

Lower vehicle until rear wheels are about 6-8 inches off floor.

6.

Release parking brake pedal and verify rear wheels rotate freely without drag. 

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