Parking Brake System: Adjustment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Toyota RAV4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- CHECK PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL
- Pull the lever upward with a force of approximately 200 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf) and count the number of clicks.
OK: 7 to 9 clicks (without rear brake dragging)
- Pull the lever upward with a force of approximately 200 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf) and count the number of clicks.
- REMOVE UPPER REAR CONSOLE PANEL SUBASSEMBLY (See step 15 under REMOVAL )
- LOOSEN LOCK NUT AND NO. 1 WIRE ADJUSTING NUT
- REMOVE REAR WHEEL
- ADJUST PARKING BRAKE SHOE CLEARANCE (See step 11 under REASSEMBLY )
- INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)
- ADJUST PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL
- Turn the No. 1 wire adjusting nut until the lever travel is correct.
OK: 7 to 9 clicks (without rear brake dragging) < Lever pulling force: approximately 200 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf) >
- Tighten the lock nut.
Torque: 6.0 N*m (61 kgf*cm, 53 in.*lbf)
- Operate the parking brake lever 3 to 4 times, and check the parking brake lever travel.
OK: 7 to 9 clicks (without rear brake dragging) < Lever pulling force: approximately 200 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf) >
- When operating the parking brake lever, check that the brake warning light illuminates at the first click.
Standard condition: Brake warning light always illuminates at the first click.
- Turn the No. 1 wire adjusting nut until the lever travel is correct.