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Parking Brake, Inspection and Adjustment: Adjustment

  1. Vehicle - Lift
    1. Raise and support the vehicle .
  2. Rear Wheels - Remove
    1. Remove both rear wheels .
  3. Center Console Rear Trim - Remove
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    1. Remove the center console rear trim (A) .
  4. Adjusting Nut - Loosen
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    1. Release the parking brake lever fully.

    2. Loosen the adjusting nut (A).

  5. Rear Brake Caliper Lever - Contact Check
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    1. Make sure the lever (A) on the rear brake caliper contacts the stop pin (B).NOTE:  The lever will only contact the stop pin when the parking brake adjusting nut is loosened.
  6. Rear Wheels - Install
    1. Install both rear wheels .
  7. Parking Brake - Adjust
    1. Pull the parking brake lever 1 click.

    2. Tighten the parking brake adjusting nut until the parking brakes drag slightly when the rear wheels are turned.

    3. Release the parking brake lever fully.

    4. Check that the parking brakes do not drag when the rear wheels are turned.

    5. Readjust if necessary.

    6. Make sure the parking brake lever is within the specified number of clicks (6 to 8 clicks).

  8. Center Console Rear Trim - Install
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    1. Install the center console rear trim (A) .