Parking Brake System Lever Type

PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM


LEVER TYPE : Inspection and Adjustment


INSPECTION

Lever Stroke
1. Operate the parking brake lever with a force of 196 N (20 kg, 44 lb). Check that the lever stroke is within the specified number of notches. (Check it by listening to clicks of ratchet.)

Number of notches : Refer to PB-12, "Parking Brake Control" Parking Brake Control

2. When brake warning lamp turns ON, check that the lever stroke is within the specified number of notches.
(Check it by listening to clicks of ratchet.)

Number of notches : Refer to PB-12, "Parking Brake Control" Parking Brake Control


Inspect Components
- Check each component for installation condition such as looseness.
- Check the parking brake lever assembly for bend, damage and cracks. Replace if necessary.
- Check the cables and equalizer for wear, damage and cracks. Replace if necessary.
- Check the parking brake switch, and replace it if necessary. Refer to Component Inspection.

ADJUSTMENT
1. Fix the disc rotor using wheel nuts.
2. Release the parking brake lever by turning the adjusting nut with a deep socket wrench and loosening the cable.
3. Remove the cup holder assembly. Refer to Exploded View.





4. Remove the adjusting hole plug from the disc rotor. Turn the adjuster (1) in the direction (A) as shown in the figure using a suitable tool until the disc rotor is locked.
5. Turn back the adjuster 5 or 6 notches from the locked position.
6. Rotate the disc rotor to check that there is no drag. Install the adjusting hole plug.
7. Adjust the cable with the following procedure.
a. Operate the parking brake lever with a force of 294 N (30 kg, 66 lb) for 10 strokes or more.
b. Adjust the parking brake lever stroke by turning the adjusting nut with a deep socket wrench.

CAUTION:
Never reuse the adjusting nut if the nut is removed.
c. Operate the parking brake lever with a force of 196 N (20 kg, 44 lb). Check that the lever stroke is within the specified number of notches. (Check it by listening to clicks of ratchet.)

Number of notches : Refer to PB-12, "Parking Brake Control" Parking Brake Control

d. Rotate the disc rotor with the parking brake lever released and check that there is no drag. Refer to Parking Brake Shoe.