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 .

1. Raise the vehicle and support the vehicle with safety stands. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
3. Remove the caliper. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement .
4. Remove the rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement .
5. Remove the park brake cable from the park brake lever.
6. Adjust the shoe diameter using the adjuster nut.
7. Turn the adjuster nut clockwise to increase the diameter until the rear wheel will not rotate without excessive force in a forward direction.
8. Connect the park brake cable to the park brake lever.
9. Install the caliper. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement .
10. Install the rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement .
11. Install the wheel and the tire.
12. Adjust the rear park brake cables. Refer to Park Brake Cable Service/Adjustment .
13. Install the wheel and tire assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
14. Remove the safety stands and lower the vehicle.