Montero Sport XLS 4WD V6-3.5L SOHC (2002)
Parking Brake Lever: Testing and Inspection
PARKING BRAKE LEVER STROKE CHECK
CAUTI0N: The 196 N (44 pounds) force of he parking brake lever must be strictly observed.
1. Pull the parking brake lever with a force of approximately 196 N (44 pounds) and count the number of notches.
Standard value: 6 - 7 notches
2. Lever Stroke Adjustment
Remove the switch panel then loosen the adjusting nut as far as the end of the cable rod as shown in the illustration. Then release the parking brake
cable to adjust the parking brake lever stroke by the following procedures.
<Vehicles with drum brake>
1. With the engine idling, depress the brake pedal five or six times fully and confirm that the pedal stroke does not change.
NOTE: If the pedal stroke does not change, the automatic-adjusting mechanism is functioning normally, and clearance between the shoe and
drum is correct.
CAUTION: If the number of the brake lever notches engaged is less than the standard value, the cable has been pulled excessively. Be sure to
adjust it to the standard value.
2. Turn the adjusting nut to adjust the parking brake lever stroke to within the standard value range.
3. Check that there is no play between the adjusting nut and the parking brake lever.
4. Release the parking brake lever, and jack up the rear of the vehicle.
5. Turn the rear wheel to confirm that the rear brakes are not dragging.
1. Vehicles with drum-in-disc brakes
1. Remove the adjustment hole plug and then use a flat tipped screwdriver to turn the adjuster as shown in the illustration until the disc will not
rotate. Return the adjuster 3 or 4 notches in the opposite direction to the direction of the arrow.
2. Turn the adjusting nut to adjust the parking brake lever stroke to within the standard value range.
3. After making the adjustment, check to be sure that there is no play between the adjusting nut and the parking brake lever.
4. After adjusting the lever stroke, jack up the rear of the vehicle.
5. With the parking brake lever in the released position, turn the rear wheel to confirm that the rear brakes are not dragging.
