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Parking Brake System: Adjustments

PARKING BRAKE CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT
1. CHECK THAT PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL IS CORRECT





Pull the parking brake lever all the way up, and count the number of clicks.

Parking brake lever travel at 196 N (20 kgf, 44.1 lbf): 4 - 7 clicks

If incorrect, adjust the parking brake.

2. IF NECESSARY, ADJUST PARKING BRAKE

HINT: Before adjusting the parking brake, make sure that the rear brake shoe clearance has been adjusted.

(a) Remove the console box.





(b) Loosen the lock nut and turn the adjusting nut until the lever travel is correct.
(c) Tighten the lock nut.
Torque: 5.4 Nm (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf.)
(d) Install the console box.