Parking Brake System: Adjustments

Parking Brake Adjustment

Important: The following service procedure must be performed to in sure the proper adjustment of the park brake system.


1. Release the park brake pedal.
2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
3. Clean the threads on the front park brake cable.
4. Adjust the park brake until the right rear brake is locked.
5. Apply and release the park brake 5 times.
6. With the park brake in the release position, adjust the park brake until the right rear brake develops a slight drag.
7. Back off the adjusting nut 2 complete turns.