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Parking Brake System: Adjustments




PARKING BRAKE SHOE

Adjustment

1.Adjust parking brake pedal (pedal type) or parking brake lever (lever type) stroke. Refer to "PEDAL TYPE : Inspection and Adjustment" Pedal Type (pedal type), "LEVER TYPE : Inspection and Adjustment" Lever Type (lever type).
2.Perform parking brake break-in (drag on) operation by driving vehicle under the following conditions:
- Drive forward
- Vehicle speed: Approx. 30 km/h (19 MPH) set (constant and forward)
- Parking brake operating force: 318.5 N (32.5 kg, 71.6 lb) set contact
- Time: Approx. 35 sec.

CAUTION:
To prevent lining from getting too hot, allow a cool off period of approximately 5 minutes after every break-in operation.
3.After the break-in procedure, check parking brake pedal (pedal type) or parking brake lever (lever type)
stroke of parking brake.

CAUTION:
If it is out of the specification, adjust again. Refer to "PEDAL TYPE : Inspection and Adjustment" Pedal Type (pedal type), "LEVER TYPE : Inspection and Adjustment" Lever Type (lever type).