Parking Brake Lever: Testing and Inspection

INSPECTION





Check that stroke os within specification when parking brake lever is pulled with a force of 22 ft. lbs. (98 Nm)
Stroke: 5 - 7 Notches.


ADJUSTMENT





1. Before adjustment, start engine and depress brake pedal several times while vehicle is moving in reverse.
2. Stop engine.
3. Turn adjusting nut at the front of parking cable.
4. After adjustment, check following items:
(a) Turn ignition switch ON, pull parking brake lever back one notch, and check that parking brake warning lamp illuminates.
(b) Verify that rear brakes do not drag.