Major Adjustment (to be done when replacing parking brake shoes and after lining surface break-in)

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Raise and support the vehicle (see LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS ).
Release the parking brake pedal fully.
Loosen the parking brake adjusting nut (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Parking Brake Adjusting Nut
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Remove the rear wheels.
Remove the access plug (A).

Fig 2: Turning Ratchet Teeth On Adjuster Nut With Brake Adjuster Tool And Flat-Tip Screwdriver
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Turn the ratchet teeth on the adjuster nut (B) with a brake adjuster tool or a flat-tip screwdriver (C) until the shoes lock against the parking brake drum. Then back off the adjuster 10 clicks, and install the access plug.
Clean the mating surfaces between the brake disc/drum and the inside of the wheel, then install the rear wheels.
Do the minor adjustment procedure.