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For 1990-2009 cars only

Adjustment Procedure

    Important: This parking brake assembly does not have a brake shoe adjusting screw. Adjustment is done at the cam lever clevis.


    Object Number: 29073  Size: SH
  1. Block the vehicle's wheels.
  2. Turn the ignition ON and move the column shift lever to N (Neutral).
  3. Remove the cotter pin and the clevis pin.
  4. Slide the clevis from the cam lever.
  5. Move the cam lever slightly upward in order to take up the slack between the cam and the brake shoe web.
  6. Adjust the clevis in or out in order to align it with the hole in the cam lever.
  7. Install the clevis, the clevis pin and the cotter pin.
  8. Remove the wheel blocks.
  9. Check the operation by applying the parking brake. Note the brake's holding ability.
  10. Release the parking brake and check that the linings are completely free of the drum.
  11. Repeat the procedure if necessary