Parking Brake Cable Adjustment

Adjustment 

• 1.
  
  Apply the parking brake and remove the parking brake control lever boot.

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• 2.
  
  Release the parking brake and loosen the parking brake cable adjustment nut.

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• 3.
  
  Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .

• 4.
  
  
  NOTE: Make sure the parking brake control is fully released.
  NOTE: This step requires the aid of another technician.

  • 1.
    
    Insert a 0.7 mm feeler gauge between the parking brake lever and the brake caliper abutment, on both sides.

  • 2.
    
    Tighten the parking brake cable adjustment nut until movement is observed on one of the parking brake levers.

  • 3.
    
    Remove the feeler gauges.

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• 5.
  
  Apply the parking brake, install the parking brake lever boot and then release the parking brake.

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