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Final Adjustment

  1. Adjust service brakes before adjusting parking brake cable. Ensure brake drums are cold.
  2. Position parking brake pedal to the fully depressed position. Grip tension limiter housing to prevent it from spinning. Tighten equalizer nut 6 full turns past its original position.
  3. Check cable tension at rear of equalizer assembly using Cable Tension Gauge (021-00018). Tension should be 400-600 lbs. (182-272 kg). If tension is low, repeat step 2).
  4. Release pedal and check rear wheel drag. If drag is noted, remove drums and check for clearance between parking brake lever and cam plate.
  5. Clearance should be .015" (.38 mm) with brakes fully released. If clearance is incorrect, readjust parking brake cable.
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