Parking Brake Lever: Testing and Inspection

1. Operation of parking brake is normal if is applied at sixth notch of ratchet when brake lever is pulled by force of about 196 N (20 kg, 44 lbs.). Total number of the notches is 17.
Parking brake lever stroke: 7 to 8 notches @ 196 N (20 kg, 44 lbs.).
2. Parking brake should be adjusted after adjusting the shoe clearance of rear brakes.
3. Remove rear console cover.
4. Adjust parking brake lever by turning adjuster (double nut) until parking brake lever stroke is set at 7 to 8 notches with operating force of 196 N (20 kg, 44 lbs.).