Procedures

Parking Brake Shoe Lining Break-in

WARNING
Do this operation in a safe area.

NOTE:

- Do the brake lining surface break-in when replacing shoes with new brake linings and/or new rear brake disc/drum.

- Check the number of parking brake lever clicks. Adjust the parking brake before lining surface break-in. Adjustments

1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface.

2. Do the major parking brake adjustment. Adjustments

3. Press the parking brake pedal (A) with 180 N-m (18.4 kgf-m, 133 lbf-ft).

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 step 4 through 6 .

7. Check the parking brake pedal adjustment. Adjustments