PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT


  1. ADJUST PARKING BRAKE SHOE CLEARANCE


    1. Release the parking brake.

    2. Remove the dust cover by turning the parking brake drum to match the adjusting hole with the shoe adjuster (vehicle underside).

    3. A01CI4W

      Using a screwdriver, turn the shoe adjuster in the direction of the illustrated arrow mark until the brake shoes are fully expanded.

    4. A01CI8X

      Return the shoe adjuster 30 notches.

    5. With the parking brake fully pulled, check that the drum is locked.

    6. A01CID4

      Install the parking brake dust cover to the parking brake drum sub-assembly with the bolt.

      Torque:
      8.2 N*m  { 84 kgf*cm, 73 in.*lbf }

  2. INSPECT PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL


    1. Pull the parking brake lever firmly.

    2. Release the parking brake lock, and return the parking brake lever to its off position.

    3. Slowly pull the parking brake lever all the way up, and count the number of clicks.

      Parking brake lever travel
      6 to 10 notches at 245 N (25 kgf, 55 lbf)

    4. If incorrect, adjust the parking brake.

  3. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE HOLE COVER


    1. A01CISO

      Remove the 3 screws and parking brake hole cover.

  4. ADJUST PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL


    1. Completely release the parking brake lever.

    2. A01CH1ZE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Lock Nut
      *2 Adjusting Nut

      Loosen the lock nut and adjusting nut to completely release the parking brake cable.

    3. Strongly step on the brake pedal 3 to 5 times with the engine stopped.

    4. Turn the adjusting nut until the parking brake lever travel is corrected within the specified range.

      Parking brake lever travel
      6 to 10 notches at 245 N (25 kgf, 55 lbf)

    5. Tighten the lock nut.

      Torque:
      5.0 N*m  { 51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*lbf }

    6. Operate the parking brake lever 3 to 4 times, and check the parking brake lever travel.

    7. Check whether the parking brake drags or not.

    8. When operating the parking brake lever, check that the brake warning light illuminates.

      OK
      Brake warning light always illuminates at the first click.

  5. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE HOLE COVER


    1. Install the parking brake hole cover with the 3 screws.