Diamante V6-3.5L SOHC (2003)
Parking Brake Shoe: Service and Repair
LINING RUNNING-IN
The parking brakes must always be run-in using the following procedure when the parking brake linings or brake disc rotors have been replaced; if the
brake drum has been machined or when parking brake performance is insufficient.
1. Adjust the parking brake stroke to the specified value.
2. Hook a spring scale onto the center of the parking brake lever grip and pull it with a force of 50 N (11 lbs.) in a direction perpendicular to the
handle.
3. Drive the vehicle in a forward direction at a constant speed of 30 km/h (20 mph) for 50 meters (165 ft.).
4. Release the parking brake and let the brakes cool for 5 to 10 minutes.
5. Repeat the procedure in steps (2) to (4) 4-5 times.
6. Repeat step (2) and drive the vehicle at 5 km/h in the reverse direction for 50 meters (165 ft.).
7. Repeat this operation twice, allowing the brakes to cool for 5 to 10 minutes between each operation.
8. Confirm the parking brake is working correctly by parking the vehicle in a large open area (at least 10 meters (33 ft.) from any obstacles) and
apply the parking brake lever with a force of 400 N (90.lbs.). It should be possible to stall the engine in both the forward and reverse directions in
low gear without the vehicle moving.
CAUTION: Care must be exercised when undertaking this test. The driver must be ready to apply the footbrake in case of emergency.
CAUTION: The above test should only be conducted once in the forward and once in the reverse direction.
CAUTION: The vehicle transmission should never be stalled for more than 3 seconds, as damage to the transmission may result.
