C 3500 Truck 2WD V8-393 6.5L DSL VIN P (1995)
Parking Brake Cable: Adjustments
Park Brake Cable Service/Adjustment
Parking Brake Cable Service/Adjustment
The parking brake must be adjusted any time the parking brake cables are serviced, or the holding ability is not adequate. Before adjusting the parking
brake, check the condition of the service brakes. The service brakes must be adjusted properly before adjusting the parking brake.
1. Block the front wheels.
2. Raise the vehicle and support the vehicle with safety stands.
3. Loosen the adjusting nut at the equalizer.
4. Set the parking brake by pushing the pedal down 18 degrees.
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Insert a 3 mm (0.125 inch) pin into locating hole (1) in the pedal assembly.
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Push the pedal downward until the pin contacts the parking brake outer flange.
5. Turn the adjusting nut until the wheels rotate forward with a moderate drag.
6. Release the parking brake and rotate the rear wheels. There should be no drag.
7. Lower the vehicle and unblock the front wheels.
