Parking Brake Shoe: Adjustments
SHOE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT1. Make sure the parking brake control lever is fully released and parking brake cable adjusting nut is loosened.
2. Remove the adjuster hole plug on the rotor. Using a screwdriver or suitable tool, turn the adjuster in the direction as shown until the rotor is locked. After locking, turn the adjuster in the opposite direction 5 or 6 notches.
3. Rotate the rotor to make sure that there is no drag. Install the adjuster hole plug.
4. After adjusting the clearance of the rear shoes, adjust the parking brake cable.
^ After replacing the shoes or the brake rotor or if the parking brake does not function well, perform the break-in procedure.