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Parking Brake Inspection and Adjustment: Adjustment

  1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations (see LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS )
  2. Release the parking brake lever fully
  3. Remove the console box mat (A), then open the lid (B)
    NOTE: It is easier to use packing tape to remove the console box mat
    Fig 1: Identifying Console Box Mat And Lid
    G05993904Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Loosen the parking brake adjusting nut (C)
  5. Make sure the lever (A) on the rear brake caliper contacts the arm (B)
    NOTE: The parking brake lever will contact the arm when the parking brake adjusting nut is loosened
    Fig 2: Identifying Lever And Arm
    G05993905Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Pull the parking brake lever 1 click
  7. Tighten the parking brake adjusting nut until the parking brakes drag slightly when the rear wheels are turned
  8. Release the parking brake lever fully, and check that the parking brakes do not drag when the rear wheels are turned Readjust if necessary
  9. Make sure the parking brake lever is within the specified number of clicks (6 to 8 clicks)
  10. Close the lid, then install the console mat
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