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Parking Brake: Adjustment

  1. Disconnect cable end from parking brake lever on caliper. See Fig 1 . Remove lever return spring. Have an assistant apply and hold light pressure on brake pedal (enough to stop rotor from turning by hand). This takes up clearances and ensures components are aligned.
  2. Apply light hand pressure to parking brake lever. Check free play between lever and caliper stop. If free play is not .024-.028" (.61-.71 mm), go to next step. If free play is .024-.028" (.61-.71 mm), parking brake cable is adjusted. Install lever return spring. Reconnect parking brake cable.
  3. Remove adjusting screw. Clean threads. Coat threads with adhesive. Install adjusting screw. Turn screw until free play between lever and caliper stop is .024-.028" (.61-.71 mm). Have assistant release brake pedal, then apply brake pedal firmly 3 times. Recheck free play. Adjust again if necessary. Install lever return spring. Reconnect parking brake cable.
Fig 1: Cross-Sectional View Of Rear Caliper Assembly
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