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Parking Brake Lever: Testing and Inspection

STROKE CHECK

1. Pull the parking brake lever with a force of approx. 196 N (45 lbs.) and count the number of notches.

CAUTION:  The 196 N (45 lbs.) force of the parking brake lever must be strictly observed.

Standard Value:
3-5 notches (Vehicles with drum-in-disc brake)
5-7 notches (Vehicles with drum brake)

Adjusting Parking Brake Lever Stroke

2. If the parking brake lever stroke is not at the standard value, Refer to adjustments. See: Adjustments 

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