Parking Brake Cable Adjustment

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Base Part Number: 2780

Adjustment

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5. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
6. NOTE: Make sure the parking brake control is fully released.
   NOTE: This procedure step requires the specified number of technicians
   1. Insert a 0.7 mm (0.027 in) 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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7. Torque: 18 lb.in (2 Nm)

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