Montero Sport XS 2WD V6-3.5L SOHC (2001)
Parking Brake Lever: Testing and Inspection
PARKING BRAKE LEVER STROKE CHECK
CAUTION: The 196 N (44 pounds) force of he parking brake lever must be strictly observed.
1. Pull the parking brake lever with a force of approximately 196 N (44 pounds) and count the number of notches.
Standard value: 6 - 7 notches
2. Lever Stroke Adjustment Remove the switch panel then loosen the adjusting nut as far as the end of the cable rod as shown in the illustration. Then
release the parking brake cable to adjust the parking brake lever stroke by the following procedures.
1. With the engine idling, depress the brake pedal five or six times fully and confirm that the pedal stroke does not change.
NOTE: If the pedal stroke does not change, the automatic-adjusting mechanism is functioning normally, and clearance between the shoe and
drum is correct.
CAUTION: If the number of the brake lever notches engaged is less than the standard value, the cable has been pulled excessively. Be sure to
adjust it to the standard value.
2. Turn the adjusting nut to adjust the parking brake lever stroke to within the standard value range.
3. Check that there is no play between the adjusting nut and the parking brake lever.
4. Release the parking brake lever, and jack up the rear of the vehicle.
5. Turn the rear wheel to confirm that the rear brakes are not dragging.
