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Parking Brake

  1. Ensure parking brake hand lever is in the released position. Pump brake pedal to be sure brake self-adjuster is properly set. Raise vehicle. Loosen adjuster lock nut and rotate adjuster sleeve along cable casing until in and out movement can be felt at both parking brake stop plungers.
    NOTE: Parking brake stop plungers are installed in both rear brake backing plates. These plungers will be used to determine correct parking brake cable adjustments.
  2. Both adjuster and lock nut are threaded onto cable casing. Any attempt to pry them apart will result in damage to sleeve and/or lock nut. To loosen lock nut, hold adjuster with pliers and turn lock nut counterclockwise with another set of pliers.
  3. Tighten adjuster against retaining bracket until a slight movement is felt at each stop plunger. When added together, total movement of plungers should not exceed .16" (4 mm).
  4. Tighten lock nut by hand against sleeve as much as possible. Tighten lock nut an additional 2 "clicks". Turn rear wheels by hand to ensure brake linings are not dragging against brake drum.
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