Parking Brake
NOTE:
If parking brake lever is not adjusted to specification, rear brake automatic adjusters will malfunction.
- Properly adjusted parking brake lever requires a pull of 44 lbs. (20 kg) to set brake. Proper stroke (pull) should be 5-7 clicks for Excel; 8-9 clicks for Sonata. If clicks are not as specified, chock wheels to prevent vehicle roll, remove console box and release brake lever. At rear of parking brake lever assembly, adjust cable adjusting nut, allowing enough slack in cables to prevent brake shoe drag. See Fig 1 .
- Loosen parking brake switch mounting bolt. Turn ignition on. Adjust switch until indicator light goes out when brake lever is fully released, and ensure indicator light comes on when lever is pulled one notch. Ensure rear brakes do not drag with brake lever released by raising vehicle and turning wheels.