Caution: Ensure that the vehicle is properly supported and squarely positioned. To help avoid personal injury when a vehicle is on a hoist, provide additional support for the vehicle on the opposite end from which the components are being removed.
Notice: On new vehicles (less than 50 miles) and on vehicles which have just had the rear brake serviced, before performing Park Brake Adjustment procedures, apply and release the brake pedal 20 times. This allows the adjuster to position the brake linings and prevents premature wear of the brake linings due to improper park brake adjustment.
Important: If both rear wheels do not exhibit similar drag in step 3, check for damaged or incorrectly installed drum brake assembly installation of drum assembly components, park brake cables, and/or park brake lever assembly. The park brake is adjusted correctly if it meets the specifications explained in steps 2 and 3.
Notice: On new vehicles (less than 50 miles) and on vehicles which have just had the rear brake serviced, before performing Park Brake Adjustment procedures, apply and release the brake pedal 20 times. This allows the adjuster to position the brake linings and prevents premature wear of the brake linings due to improper park brake adjustment.
Caution: R-134a service equipment or vehicle a/c systems should not be pressure tested or leak tested with compressed air. Some mixtures of air/R-134a have been shown to be combustible at elevated pressures. These mixtures are potentially dangerous and may result in fire or explosion causing injury or property damage. Additional health and safety information may be obtained from refrigerant and lubricant manufacturers.
Important: After installation of any new park brake system component(s), the park brake system must be set prior to performing final park brake adjustment. To set park brake system after performing initial adjustment, pull up on park brake lever three or four times with approximately 445 N (100 lbs) of force. It will require approximately 445 N (100 lbs) of force to reach the twelfth or thirteenth click position after initial adjustment.
Notice: Do not overtighten screw or it may pull through cover.
Important: If both rear wheels do not exhibit similar drag in steps 5 through 7, check for damaged or incorrectly installed drum brake assembly components, park brake cables, and/or park brake lever assembly. Correct as necessary; return to step 5 of this procedure.