Parking Brake Lever: Testing and Inspection

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION





1. Check parking brake lever travel.
Pull the parking brake lever all the way up, and count the number of clicks.
Parking brake lever travel at 196 N (44.1 lbs.): 5 - 8 clicks
If incorrect, adjust the parking brake.
2. If necessary, adjust parking brake.

HINT: Before adjusting the parking brake, make sure that the rear brake shoe clearance has been adjusted.

a. Remove the cup holder.





b. Using a socket driver and spanner wrench, remove the adjusting lock nut.

HINT: Tape the socket driver before use.






c. Turn the adjusting nut until the lever travel is correct.
d. Install the adjusting lock nut.
e. Using a socket driver and spanner wrench, tighten the adjusting lock nut.
Torque: 5.4 Nm (48 inch lbs.)
f. Install the cup holder.