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Parking Brake Lining Break-In

  1. Perform this procedure only when new parking brake shoes or new rear brake discs (drums) have been installed. Depress parking brake pedal while counting number of clicks. If number of clicks to fully set parking brake is not 2-4 (MDX, 3.2CL & 3.2TL) or 6-8 (3.5RL), adjust parking brake. See PARKING BRAKE  .
  2. With parking brake adjusted correctly, park car on firm, level surface. Pull parking brake release lever up so parking brake is released. Hold lever in up position for testing.
  3. Apply 66 lbs. (30 kg) to parking brake pedal. Drive vehicle about 30 MPH for 1/4 mile. Release parking brake and park vehicle for 5-10 minutes to allow brake discs to cool.
  4. Repeat step  3 . Check and adjust parking brake as necessary. See PARKING BRAKE  .
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