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Parking Brake Shoe Adjustment

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The park brake must be adjusted any time the park brake cables have been replaced or disconnected, if the park brake shoes have been replaced or if under heavy foot pressure the pedal travel is less than half the pedal total travel. Before adjusting the park brake, check the condition of the service brakes. Refer to Brake Pad Inspection .

  1. Raise the vehicle and support the vehicle with safety stands.
  2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
  3. Remove the caliper.
  4. Remove the rotor.
  5. Remove the park brake cable from the park brake lever.
  6. Adjust the shoe diameter using the adjuster nut.
  7. Turn the adjuster nut clockwise to increase the diameter until the rear wheel will not rotate without excessive force in a forward direction.
  8. Connect the park brake cable to the park brake lever.
  9. Install the caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement .
  10. Install the rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement .
  11. Install the wheel and the tire.
  12. Adjust the rear park brake cables. PARK BRAKE CABLE SERVICE/ADJUSTMENT . Lower the vehicle.

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