Parking Brake

Pulling up the parking brake lever by hand will set the parking brake. By means of a ratchet type lock, the lever can be held in that position until it is released. The position of the lever is transmitted through cable/lever systems to the rear wheels. These parts are designed to obtain sufficient braking force even when parking on slopes. When the parking brake is set, or when the ignition SW is in the "ON" position, the brake warning light illuminates. On 2WD models, the rear wheel parking brake is a leading/trailing brake (mechanical inside expansion type). On 4WD models, the rear wheel parking brake is a duo-servo brake (mechanical inside expansion type) built in the rear disc brake. Parking brake adjustment is made through the adjusting hole (bored through back plate). Parking brake lever stroke should be adjusted to 6 notches for 2WD models or 6-8 notches for 4WD models. See REAR DISC PARKING BRAKE  or REAR DRUM PARKING BRAKE  under ADJUSTMENTS.