Express & Savana
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Block front wheels. Raise and support rear axle. Release parking brake. Measure exposed threads on cable adjuster. Tighten cable adjuster nut until threads measure .511" (13 mm). Verify parking brake will hold with pedal depressed. If additional adjustment is necessary, tighten cable adjuster nut in .196" (5 mm) increments until rear wheels exhibit moderate drag. Loosen cable adjuster nut until drag is not present. Verify parking brake will hold with pedal depressed. Lower vehicle.