TL FWD V6-3.5L (2009)
Parking Brake Cable: Adjustments
Parking Brake Inspection and Adjustment
Inspection
1. Pull the parking brake lever (A) with 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf) of force to fully apply the parking brake. The parking brake lever should be locked
within the specified number of clicks.
2. If the number of lever clicks is not as specified, adjust the parking brake.
NOTE: Minor parking brake lever adjustments (1 to 2 clicks) can be made with the adjusting nut (see parking brake minor adjustment). If a larger
adjustment is required, follow the major adjustment procedure using the adjuster nut at the parking brake drum (see parking brake major
adjustment). After installing new parking brake shoes and/or new brake disc/drum, make sure you drive the vehicle for "break-in". See: Parking
Brake Shoe/Service and Repair/Procedures
Minor Adjustment
1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations. See: Maintenance/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair
2. Release the parking brake lever fully.
3. Remove the console box mat (A), then remove the lid (B).
NOTE: It is easier to use packing tape to remove the console box mat.
4. Pull the parking brake lever 1 click.
5. Tighten the parking brake adjusting nut (C) until the parking brakes drag slightly when the rear wheels are turned.
6. Release the parking brake lever fully, and check that the parking brakes do not drag when the rear wheels are turned. Readjust if necessary.
7. Make sure the parking brake lever is within the specified number of clicks (6 to 8 clicks).
8. Install the lid, then install the console box mat.
