Pickup & Ram-50
Fully release parking brake, and allow slack in rear cable to prevent brake shoe drag. Adjust turnbuckle on 2WD models (turn adjusting nut on equalizer on 4WD models) to obtain a brake lever stroke of 16-17 notches with a force of 66 lbs. (29.9 kg). See Fig 1. Ensure equalizer is at right angle to joint.