Parking Brake Pedal: Service and Repair

Removal

NOTE:
The parking brake cables must not be bent or distorted. This will lead to stiff operation and premature failure.

1. Remove the floor console assembly.

2. Disconnect the connector (A) of parking brake switch.




3. Remove the cable retainer (A).




4. Loosen the adjusting nut (A) and the parking brake cables (B).





NOTE:
Parking brake lever in the car must be in fully loosened position.

5. Remove the parking brake lever assembly (A) after removing the bolts.






Installation

1. Install the parking brake lever assembly (A).

Tightening torque :
19.6 - 29.4 N.m (2.0 - 3.0 kgf.m, 14.5 - 21.7 lb-ft)




2. Install the parking brake cable (B) and cable retainer (A).




3. Apply a coating of the specified grease to each sliding parts (A) of the ratchet plate or the ratchet pawl.

Specified grease:
Multi purpose grease SAE J310, NLGI No.2




4. Install the parking brake cable adjuster, then adjust the parking brake lever stroke by turning adjusting nut (A).

Parking brake lever stroke:
5 - 7 clicks (Pull the lever with 196N (20 kgf, 44 lbf))

NOTE:
After repairing the parking brake shoe, adjust the brake shoe clearance, and then adjust the parking brake lever stroke.








5. Release the parking brake lever fully, and check that parking brakes do not drag when the rear wheels are turned. Readjust if necessary.
6. Make sure that the parking brakes are fully applied when the parking brake lever is pulled up fully.
7. Reconnect the connector (A) of parking brake switch.





NOTE:
Inspect the continuity of parking brake switch.

When the brake lever is pulled: continuity
When the brake lever is released: no continuity

8. Install the floor console.