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Parking Brake Pedal: Testing and Inspection

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION





1. CHECK PARKING BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL
Slowly depress the parking brake pedal all the way, and count the number of clicks.

Parking brake pedal travel at 294 N (30 kgf, 66 lbs.): 3 - 6 clicks

2. IF NECESSARY, ADJUST PARKING BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL

HINT: Before adjusting the parking brake, make sure that the rear brake shoe clearance has been adjusted. For shoe clearance adjustment, refer to Parking Brake System; Service and Repair.

a. Remove the console upper panel and console box.
b. Confirm that the parking brake pedal is released.





c. Hold the screw end of No. 4 cable not to rotate.
d. Loosen the lock nut.
e. Hold the parking brake cable and turn the adjusting hexagon until the pedal travel is correct.





NOTICE: To prevent the parking brake cable from twisting, always keep the red-painted surface up.

f. Holding the adjusting hexagon, tighten the lock nut.

Torque: 5.4 Nm (55 kgf.cm, 48 inch lbs.)

g. Install the console box and console upper panel.