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 wheel and tire assembly. Refer to
Wheel Removal
.
- Remove the caliper. Refer to
Brake Caliper Replacement
.
- Remove the rotor. Refer to
Brake Rotor Replacement
.
- 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 until
the rear wheel will not rotate without excessive force in a forward direction.
- Connect the park brake cable to the park brake lever.
- Install the caliper. Refer to
Brake Caliper Replacement
.
- Install the rotor. Refer to
Brake Rotor Replacement
.
- Install the wheel and the tire.
- Adjust the rear park brake cables. Refer to
Park Brake Cable Service/Adjustment
.
- Lower the vehicle.