Parking Brake Lever: Testing and Inspection
PARKING BRAKE LEVER STROKE CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT1. Pull the parking brake lever with a force of approximately 200 N (45 pounds) and count the number of notches.
Standard value: 5 - 7 notches
2. If the parking brake lever stroke is not the standard value, adjust as described.
1. Remove the rear floor console assembly.
2. Loosen the adjusting nut to move it to the cable rod end so that the cable will be free.
3. Depress the brake pedal repeatedly until the lever has no change in its stroke.
NOTE: Depressing the brake pedal repeatedly adjusts shoe clearance correctly.
CAUTION: If the parking brake lever stroke is below the standard value and the braking is too firm, the rear brakes may drag.
4. Turn the adjusting nut to adjust the parking brake lever stroke to the standard value. After adjusting, check that there is no space between the adjusting nut and the parking brake lever. Check that the adjusting nut is secured with the nut holder.
5. After adjusting the parking brake lever stroke, jack up the rear end of the vehicle, and then release the parking brake and turn the rear wheels to check that the rear brakes are not dragging.