Procedures

Parking Brake Shoes Bedding-In

Service Repair No - 70.40.12

1. Apply the parking brake lever and check for correct operation.
2. Adjust the parking brake shoes.
3. Carry out the parking brake shoe bedding-in procedure.
^ On a dynamometer: Apply the parking brake lever for approximately 40 seconds, a braking force reading of 800 Nm. must be obtained.

WARNING: Where possible, all road tests should be on well surfaced and dry roads. Always comply with speed limits and local traffic regulations.

4. Carry out the parking brake shoe bedding-in procedure.
^ On a road test: At approximately 24 mph (40 km/h), apply the parking brake lever until a braking force can be felt. Apply the parking brake lever by one further notch and drive on for 400 meters (440 yards).