The park brake must be adjusted any time the park brake
cables have been replaced or disconnected, if the park brake shoes have been
replaced or if under heavy foot pressure the pedal travel is less
than half the pedal total travel. Before adjusting the park brake,
check the condition of the service brakes. Refer to
Brake Pad Inspection
.
- Raise the vehicle and
support the vehicle with safety stands. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Remove the rear tires and wheels assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires
and Wheels.
- Remove the rear brake rotors. Refer to
Rear Brake Rotor Replacement
in Disc Brakes.
- Remove the park brake cable from the park brake lever.
- Adjust the shoe diameter using the adjuster nut.
- Turn the adjuster nut clockwise to increase the diameter of the
brake shoe. Adjust the brake shoe till it just starts to drag when the brake
rotor is installed.
- Connect the park brake cable to the park brake lever.
- Install the rear brake rotors. Refer to
Rear Brake Rotor Replacement
in Disc Brakes.
- Adjust the rear park brake cables, if necessary. Refer to
Park Brake Cable Service/Adjustment
in Park Brake.
- Install the rear tires and Wheels assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires
and Wheels.
- Remove the safety stands and lower the vehicle.
- Test drive to check for correct operation of park brakes.