Optima L4-2.4L (2001)
Parking Brake Cable: Adjustments
PARKING BRAKE STROKE ADJUSTMENT
1. Loosen parking brake cable using adjusting nut (Rotate counterclockwise).
2. Push the brake pedal 20 times a force approx. 196 N (20 kg, 44 lbs.)
3. Tighten parking brake cable using adjusting nut (Rotate clockwise).
4. Pull the brake lever with a force of approx. 196 N (20 kg, 44 lbs.), and count the number of clicks.
Parking brake lever stroke [Standard value] 8 - 9 clicks
5. If the number of notches is not the standard value, adjust the cable length with the adjusting nut of the equalizer.
6. The indicator light will go out when the brake lever is fully released, and will light with the lever pulled one notch. If it does not operate, replace
it.
7. After the adjustment, check that the rear brakes do not drag with the parking brake lever released.
