Parking Brake Shoe Lining Break-In

Parking Brake Shoe Lining Break-in

NOTE: Do brake linings surface break-in when replacing shoes with new brake linings and/or new drum in brake disc.

WARNING: Do this operation in a safe area.

1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface.
2. Do the major parking brake adjustment.





3. Press the parking brake pedal (A) with 180 Nm (18.4 kgf-m, 133 ft. lbs.).
4. Drive the vehicle for 1/4 mile (400 m) at 31 mph (50 km/h).
5. Stop the vehicle, and release the parking brake for 5-10 minutes to allow the brake disc/drum to cool down.
6. Repeat steps 4 through 6.
7. Check the parking brake pedal adjustment.