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Parking Brake - Rear Drum Brake

Adjust parking brake if hydraulic brake system is operating properly and parking brake lever travel is less than 13 ratchet clicks or more than 17 ratchet clicks.

NOTE: When rear drum brakes are serviced, the parking brake linkage cable at the equalizer must always be readjusted to prevent possible burn out of rear brakes.
  1. Lubricate parking brake linkage at equalizer and cable stud, and ensure free movement of cables. Pull up parking brake lever exactly two ratchet clicks. Raise and support rear of vehicle.
  2. Hold brake cable from turning and tighten equalizer nut until the left rear wheel can just be turned rearward with two hands but won't turn forward.
  3. With park brake fully released, rear wheels should turn freely in either direction with not brake drag.
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