Parking Brake Lever: Service and Repair

Parking Brake Lever Removal and Installation

CAUTION:
For ESP model, the yaw rate / G sensor is set alongside the parking brake lever. When removing and installing the parking brake lever, do not use an impact wrench. Otherwise, the yaw late / G sensor may be damaged by shock of impact wrench.

Removal
1. Block vehicle wheels and release parking brake lever.
2. Remove console box.
3. Disconnect lead wire of parking brake switch at coupler.
4. Remove parking brake cable adjusting nut (1).








5. Remove parking brake lever bolts (4) and then remove parking brake lever assembly (1) from equalizer (3).
6. Remove equalizer (3) from parking brake cable (2).

NOTE:
Don't disassemble parking brake lever switch. It must be removed and installed as a complete switch assembly.








Installation
Install in reverse order of removal procedure, noting the following points.
^ Check equalizer inclined angle.
Equalizer inclined angle
"a": within 15 degrees
Tightening torque
Parking brake lever bolt (a): 25 Nm (2.5 kg-m 18.0 ft. lbs.)








1. After all parts are installed, parking brake lever needs to be adjusted.
2. Check brake drum for dragging and brake system for proper performance. After removing vehicle from hoist, brake test should be performed.