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Parking Brake Cable

  1. Ensure the parking brake lever is in the fully released position.
  2. Raise the vehicle and ensure the rear wheels are free to turn.
  3. NOTE: The rear brakes should lock when the parking brake lever is pulled upward 5-7 notches.
    Fig 1: Adjusting Cable Length
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    Fig 2: Testing Brake Lever Travel
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  4. Adjust the cable length with adjuster nut so that the number of sector notch is 5-7 when pulling force of 10 kg.
  5. Do not attach parking cable with 90° or more twist.
  6. Check the operation of the parking brake.