3.2TL TYPE S V6-3.2L SOHC (2002)
Parking Brake Cable: Adjustments
Parking Brake Check and Adjustment
Check
1. Press the parking brake pedal (A) with 294 N (30 kgf, 66 lbs) of force. The parking brake pedal should travel within the specified number of
clicks (B).
Pedal Notches: 2 - 4
If the number of clicks is excessive, adjust the parking brake pedal. Minor parking brake pedal adjustment (1 - 2 clicks) can be made with the
adjusting nut in the parking brake pedal. If a larger adjustment is required, follow the major adjustment procedure using the adjuster at the parking
brake drum.
NOTE: After installing new brake shoes and/or new rear brake disc/drums, make sure you drive the vehicle for "Break-in".
Minor Adjustment
1. Raise the rear wheels off the ground, and support the vehicle on safety stands.
2. Tighten the adjusting nut (A) until the parking brakes drag slightly when the rear wheels are turned.
3. Back off the adjusting nut in half turn increments, and check for proper adjustment.
Major Adjustment
1. Raise the rear wheels off the ground, and support the vehicle on safety stands.
2. Release the parking brake pedal, and back off the adjusting nut (A) in the parking brake pedal.
3. Remove the rear wheels.
