Parking Brake Adjustment (Mechanical Parking Brake)
Warning: Refer to
Brake Dust Warning .
Note: This vehicle utilizes
a self-tensioning, or self-adjusting park brake cable system. The
park brake system does not require adjustment under normal
operating conditions. The tension on the park brake cables can be
disabled and enabled when necessary during service of the disc
brake and/or the park brake system.
| 1. |
Apply and fully release the
park brake several times. Verify that the park brake lever releases
completely. |
| 2. |
Turn ON the ignition. Verify
the red BRAKE warning lamp is not illuminated. |
| 3. |
If the red BRAKE warning lamp
is illuminated, verify the following: |
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The park brake lever is in the
fully released position and against the stop. |
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There is no slack in the park
brake cables. |
| 5. |
Turn OFF the ignition.
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| 7. |
With the park brake lever
fully released, check the park brake levers on the rear calipers.
The levers should be against the stops on the caliper housings. If
the levers are not against the stops, binding may exist.
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| 8. |
Fully apply and release the
park brake lever 3-5 times in order for the cable tensioner to take
up any slack in the park brake cables. |
| 9. |
Fully apply the park brake
lever, a firm lever should be obtained by depressing the lever less
than one full stroke. |
| 10. |
Attempt to rotate the rear
tire and wheel assemblies. There should be no rotation forward or
rearward. |
| 11. |
Fully release the park brake
lever. |
| 12. |
Verify the park brake is
released by rotating the rear tire and wheel assemblies. The rear
tire and wheel assemblies should rotate freely and exhibit no brake
drag. |
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