Parking Brake Check and Adjustment: Adjustment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Suzuki Vitara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Make sure for the following conditions before cable adjustment.
- No air is trapped in brake system.
- Brake pedal travel is proper.
- Brake pedal has been depressed a few times with about 300 N (30 Kg, 66 lbs) load.
- Parking brake lever (1) has been pulled up a few times with about 200 N (20 kg, 44 lbs) force.
- Rear brake shoes are not worn beyond limit, and self adjusting mechanism operates properly.
- To slacken parking brake cable (2), loosen self locking nut (3) as far as end of bolt. Then depress brake pedal a few times with about 300N (30 kg, 66 lbs) load.
After confirming that above 6 conditions are all satisfied, adjust parking brake lever stroke by loosening or tightening locking nut.
NOTE:
Check brake drum for dragging after adjustment.
Parking brake stroke (when lever is pulled up at 200N (20 kg, 44 lbs))
5 to 7 notches