Procedures

Parking Brake Shoes Bedding-In

NOTE:
This procedure must be carried out if, new parking brake shoes are fitted, new rear brake discs are fitted or if the vehicle has been mud wading (not water) for more than 50 miles.
1 Carry out the parking brake shoe bedding-in procedure.
2 Adjust the parking brake.
For additional information, refer to Parking Brake Cable Adjustment Adjustments
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.
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).
3 Re-adjust the parking brake.