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Disc Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Apply the park brake until three clicks are heard.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle.
  3. Use your hands in order to rotate both of the rear wheels.
    • If both of the rear the wheels exhibit drag or do not rotate, the park brake cable is adjusted properly, go to step  8.
    • If either of the rear wheels rotate freely, go to next step.
    4. NOTE: The brake linings must be adjusted prior to adjusting the park brake cable.
  4. Adjust the applicable brake lining as necessary.
  5. For vehicles with drum brakes. See DRUM BRAKE ADJUSTMENT .
  6. Tighten the park brake equalizer nut until both rear wheels exhibit drag or do not rotate.
  7. Release the park brake.
  8. Verify that both rear wheels rotate freely.
  9. For vehicles with rear disc, verify that the park brake actuator levers have returned to their stops (full release position). If the park brake levers do not return to their stops (full release position), adjust the park brake shoe and lining.
  10. Lower the vehicle.
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