Parking Brake Shoe And Lining Adjustment

 
 

Parking Brake Shoe and Lining Adjustment (70.40.11)  

NOTE:  

 
1.  Check the parking brake for correct operation.  
 
 
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Enter the parking brake into the service mode.  

 
 
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Raise and support the vehicle.  
 
 
4.  Remove the wheels and tires.  
 
 
5.  Locate the parking brake shoe adjuster.  

 

Published: Jul 28, 2005

 

This procedure must be carried out if, new parking brake shoes are fitted, new rear brake discs are fitted or if the 
vehicle has been mud wading (not water) for more than 50 miles. 

   CAUTION: Do not turn the ignition on when the parking brake service mode has been set, this will result 

in the parking brake being released from the service mode.

 

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Turn the ignition key to position II. 

 

 

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Apply, and hold, the footbrake. 

 

 

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Apply, and hold, the parking brake switch to the RELEASE position. 

 

 

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Turn the ignition key to position '0' and remove the key. 

 

 

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Release the footbrake. 

 

 

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Release the parking brake switch. 

 

   WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on 

safety stands.

 

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Remove the access plug. 

 

 

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Rotate the brake disc.