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Reloading Self Adjuster

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  1. Insert a 1/4 INCH drive ratchet and extension into 1/4 INCH square hole located in sector of park brake pedal mechanism. See Fig 1 .
  2. Pull on ratchet and extension, rotating sector toward rear of vehicle until ratchet extension contacts back of park brake pedal. This will fully wind sector spring.
  3. Insert a pin or drill bit into park brake lever mechanism to lock sector in place. See Fig 2 . Pin used to lock sector, should be 1/8 INCH in diameter by 2 INCHES long to go through both sides of park brake mechanism.
  4. When repairs are complete, adjust rear brakes before adjusting parking brake. On drum-in-hat type of rear disc brake adjust shoe diameter 6.75 INCH (171.5 mm).
Fig 1: Winding Park Brake Sector Spring
G00286482Courtesy of CHRYSLER CORP.
Fig 2: Locking Pin Installed In Park Brake Mechanism
G00286483Courtesy of CHRYSLER CORP.
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