Hombre XS Space Cab L4-2.2L CPC (1997)
Parking Brake Cable: Adjustments
The parking brake must be adjusted any time the parking brake cables have been replaced or disconnected, or if under heavy foot pressure the pedal
travel is less than half the pedal total travel. Before adjusting the parking brake, check the condition of the service brakes. Refer to Drum Brakes. The
rear brakes must be adjusted properly before adjusting the parking brake.
1. Block the front wheels.
2. Raise and support the rear axle with safety stands.
3. Loosen the equalizer nut.
4. Fully release the parking brake pedal.
5. Tighten the equalizer nut until the rear wheels will not rotate without excessive force in a forward direction.
6. Loosen the equalizer nut until there is little or no drag when the rear wheels are rotated in a forward direction.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Remove the blocks from the front wheels.
