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Park Brake Adjustment (RHD)

    Fig 1: Identifying Park Brake Cable Adjustment Nut
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  1. Fully apply and release the park brake lever with an operating force equivalent to the specification 10 times to settle the front park brake cable.

    Specification:  490 N (108 lb)

  2. Turn ON the ignition. Verify the red BRAKE warning lamp is not illuminated.
  3. Turn OFF the ignition.
  4. Remove the driver knee bolster bracket. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Replacement (Left Hand Drive) or Driver Knee Bolster Replacement (Right Hand Drive) .
  5. Loosen the front park brake cable adjustment nut (1).
  6. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  7. Verify both rear wheel and tire assemblies rotate freely with no drag.
  8. Apply the brake lever to 8 notches.
  9. Tighten the front park brake cable adjustment nut until it contacts the park brake lever.
  10. Fully release the park brake lever.
  11. Verify both rear wheel and tire assemblies rotate freely with no drag.
  12. Apply the park brake lever with an operating force equivalent to the specification to 8 notches.

    Specification:  294 N (64 lb)

  13. Attempt to rotate the rear wheel and tire assemblies.
  14. The rear wheel and tire assemblies should not rotate.
  15. If the rear tire and wheel assemblies rotate, repeat the adjustment procedure.
  16. Fully release the park brake lever.
  17. Verify both rear wheel and tire assemblies rotate freely with no drag.
  18. Lower the vehicle.
  19. Install the driver knee bolster bracket. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Replacement (Left Hand Drive) or Driver Knee Bolster Replacement (Right Hand Drive) .
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