Park Brake Adjustment Verification Check
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- Apply and release the park brake lever 3-5 times.
- Install the J-28662 Brake Pedal Effort Gauge to the park brake lever pedal.
- Observe the number of detents required to apply the park brake pedal to the amount of force specified, as indicated on the J-28662
Brake Pedal Effort Gauge.
Specification
8-10 detents to apply the park brake pedal to 300 N (67 lb) of force
- If the number of detents required to achieve correct force is less than the specification, then the cable tension is too high. Repeat adjustment steps as necessary.
- If the number is detents required to achieve correct force is greater than the specification, then the cable tension is too low. Repeat adjustment steps as necessary.