Parking Brake Shoe Lining Break-in

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Acura MDX, 2012 Acura MDX, 2011 Acura MDX, and 2010 Acura MDX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: Do this operation in a safe area.

NOTE:

Do the brake lining surface break-in when replacing shoes with new brake linings and/or new rear brake disc/drum.
Check the number of parking brake lever clicks. Adjust the parking brake before lining surface break-in (see MAJOR ADJUSTMENT (TO BE DONE WHEN REPLACING PARKING BRAKE SHOES AND AFTER LINING SURFACE BREAK-IN) ).

Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface.
Release the parking brake pedal.
Press the parking brake pedal 5 clicks.
Drive the vehicle for 0.25 mile (400 m) at about 31 mph (50 km/h).
Stop the vehicle, and release the parking brake for 5-10 minutes to allow the brake disc/drum to cool.
Repeat steps 3 through 5 two more times.
Check the parking brake pedal adjustment (see PARKING BRAKE INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT ).