INSPECT PARKING BRAKE CONTROL HANDLE TRAVEL
Pull firmly on the parking brake control handle.
Release the parking brake lock, and return the parking brake control handle to its off position.
Slowly pull the parking brake control handle all the way up, and count the number of clicks.
| Parking brake control handle travel |
|---|
| 10 to 16 clicks at 200 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf) |
Tech Tips
If the number of clicks falls outside of the specified range, release the parking brake lock and adjust it.
If there are fewer clicks than the specified value, loosen the parking brake wire adjustment nut an the lock nut. With the parking brake cable loosened, adjust the clearance between the brake drum and lining.
REMOVE REAR WHEEL
ADJUST REAR BRAKE SHOE CLEARANCE
INSTALL REAR WHEEL
ADJUST PARKING BRAKE CONTROL HANDLE TRAVEL
Lift the vehicle
Depress the parking brake handle. Hold the parking brake adjusting nut using a wrench, and loosen the lock nut.
Turn the parking brake adjusting nut until the parking brake handle travel meets the above specification.
| Parking brake control handle travel |
|---|
| 10 to 16 clicks at 200 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf) |
Count the number of clicks after depressing and releasing the parking brake control handle 3 or 4 times.
Check whether the parking brake drags or not.
When operating the parking brake control handle, check that the parking brake indicator light comes on.
| Standard |
|---|
| Brake warning light always comes on at the first click. |
Hold the parking brake adjusting nut using a wrench, and tighten the lock nut.
Lower the vehicle.