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Adjustment (Disc & Drum Brakes)

  1. Pull parking brake lever up. Remove screw from right side of cover, slide cover forward to remove. Raise and support vehicle.
  2. Pull parking brake lever up to first ratchet click. Tighten adjuster nut at base of lever until rear wheels drag moderately when turned by hand.
  3. Apply and release parking brake several times, using about 100 lbs. (45 kg) of force. Specified amount of force has been applied when lever reaches twelfth or thirteenth ratchet click. With lever at rest, turn rear wheels by hand. There should be no brake drag at rear wheels.
  4. At first ratchet click, there should be moderate drag at rear wheels. If brake drag is as specified, parking brake is adjusted. If brake drag is not as specified, return to step  2 .
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