Buick, Except Special (1965)

Adjustment is necessary whenever cables have been disconnected, stretched, or pedal may be depressed more than eight ratchet clicks. With parking brake assembly fully released, there should be 3/8" distance from rear face of parking brake idler lever to end of its slot in the frame (1965 Riviera). Correct distance, if necessary, by adjusting front cable clevis. Then depress parking brake pedal three ratchet clicks and tighten rear cable adjusting nut to obtain heavy drag at rear wheels. Release brake lever and ensure free rotation of rear wheels.