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Parking Brake: Vanagon

NOTE: On Vanagon, check rear brake adjustment before adjusting parking brake.
  1. Raise and support vehicle. Release parking brake. Tighten self-locking adjusting nut until there is no play at brake components. Check for play by pulling on cable housings. Apply and release parking brake several times.
  2. Check adjustment by pulling parking brake handle up 2-4 notches. Rear wheels should be too tight to turn by hand. Release parking brake. Rear wheels should rotate freely.