Major Adjustment (CR-V)
NOTE:
To be done after replacing brake shoes & lining surface break-in
Release parking brake. Release parking brake lever fully. Move driver's seat all the way forward. Pull back carpet under driver's seat. Remove screw and bolt for parking brake equalizer cover. Remove return spring. Back off adjusting nut in equalizer. Remove rear wheels. Remove access plug. See Fig 1 . Turn ratchet teeth on adjuster assembly with a flat-head screwdriver until shoes lock against drum. Then back off adjuster 8 clicks, and install access plug. Do minor adjustment procedures. See MINOR ADJUSTMENT (CR-V) . Install rear wheels.