Parisienne V8-307 5.0L (1986)
Parking Brake System: Adjustments
LESS REAR DISC BRAKES
Adjustment of parking brake cable is necessary whenever rear brake cables are disconnected. The need for parking brake adjustment is
indicated if parking brake pedal travel is less than 9 ratchet clicks or more than 17 ratchet clicks. It is also important that parking brake cables
are not adjusted too tightly as brake drag will occur. Incorrect cable tension can damage brake system and cause premature wear to brake
linings.
1.
Raise and support rear of vehicle.
2.
Apply parking brake pedal two to three ratchet clicks.
3.
Tighten adjusting nut until left rear wheel on 1982---85 models, or right rear wheel on 1986---88 models, can just be rotated rearward but is locked
when forward rotation is attempted.
4.
Release parking brake and check to ensure that rear wheels rotate freely in either direction with no brake drag.
WITH REAR DISC BRAKES
1982---86
1.
Lubricate parking brake cables at underbody rub points and at equalizer hooks. Check for free movement of all cables.
2.
Ensure parking brake hand lever is in fully released position.
3.
Raise and support rear of vehicle.
4.
Hold brake cable stud from turning and tighten equalizer nut until cable slack is removed.
5.
Ensure caliper levers are against stops on caliper housing after tightening equalizer nut.
6.
If levers are off the stops, loosen cable until levers return to stops.
7.
Operate parking brake lever several times to check adjustment. After cable adjustment is performed, parking brake lever should travel 14 clicks
with approximately 150 ± 20 pounds force of handle effort using tool J-28662.
8.
Lower vehicle and ensure levers are against caliper stops. If necessary back off parking brake adjuster to keep levers against stops.
