Parking Brake (Except BERETTA)
NOTE:
When rear drum brakes are serviced, the parking brake linkage cable at the equalizer must always be readjusted to prevent possible burn out of rear brakes.
- Lubricate parking brake linkage at equalizer and cable stud, and ensure free movement of cables. Depress parking brake pedal to approximately 1 1/2" from fully released position. Raise rear wheel. Hold brake cable from turning and tighten equalizer nut 1 turn at a time.
- Check for brake drag after each turn by turning wheel forward. When light drag is felt on both wheels, release parking brake. No drag should be present at either wheel. After adjustment, apply approximately 125 lbs. of force to pedal or lever, travel should be as specified. See PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT table.
PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
| Application | Pedal Or Lever Travel | |
|---|---|---|
| Buick | ||
| Century | 3 Ratchet Clicks | |
| Skyhawk, Skylark, Somerset | 5 Ratchet Clicks | |
| Cadillac | ||
| Cimarron | 5 Ratchet Clicks | |
| Chevrolet | ||
| Celebrity, Corsica | 3 Ratchet Clicks | |
| Cavalier | 5 Ratchet Clicks | |
| Oldsmobile | ||
| Cutlass Ciera | 3 Ratchet Clicks | |
| Calais, Firenza | 5 Ratchet Clicks | |
| Pontiac | ||
| Grand Am, Sunbird | 5 Ratchet Clicks | |