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Parking Brake Calibration

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The parking brake system must be calibrated whenever the battery has been disconnected or has been in a state of discharge, or repairs have been carried out to the rear service or parking brake system.

NOTE: If new rear brake pads have been installed, pressure must be applied to the brake pedal a minimum of five times prior to calibration of the parking brake system.

To calibrate the parking brake system:

  1. Place gear selector lever in 'P' Park position
  2. Release parking brake cable tension to service position refer to: Parking Brake Cable Tension Release 
  3. Set the ignition status to 'ON'
  4. Apply and hold the footbrake then pull up the parking brake switch
  5. To release the parking brake, apply and hold the footbrake then press down the parking brake switch
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