Parking Brake, Adjusting, Drum Brake: Notes
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NOTE:
It is not necessary to adjust the parking brake due to automatic adjustment of the drum brakes on the rear axle.
An adjustment is necessary only after replacing brake cables, brake drums, brake carriers or brake pads.