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Parking Brake System: Adjustments





PARKING BRAKE SHOE


Adjustment

1. Adjust parking brake pedal (pedal type) or parking brake lever (lever type) stroke. Refer to Parking Brake System Pedal Type Parking Brake System Lever Type, "PEDAL
Parking Brake System Lever Type (lever type).
2. Perform parking brake break-in (drag on) operation by driving vehicle under the following conditions:
- Drive forward
- Vehicle speed: Approx. 30 km/h (19 MPH) set (constant and forward)
- Parking brake operating force: 318.5 N (32.5 kg, 71.6 lb) set contact
- Time: Approx. 35 sec.

CAUTION:
To prevent lining from getting too hot, allow a cool off period of approximately 5 minutes after every break-in operation.
3. After the break-in procedure, check parking brake pedal (pedal type) or parking brake lever (lever type) stroke of parking brake.

CAUTION:
If it is out of the specification, adjust again. Refer to Parking Brake System Pedal Type (pedal type), Parking Brake System Lever Type (lever type).