PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT <Electric parking brake>


1.Use the M.U.T.-III to release the parking brake cables fully according to the procedure below:
(1) Move the selector lever to the P position.
(2) Connect the M.U.T.-III and turn ON the ignition switch (Refer to GROUP 00 - Precautions Before Service, M.U.T.-III ).
(3) Check the following actuator test (Refer to ).

  • Item No. 2: Full release control

2.Remove the adjustment hole plug of the rear brake disc, and then use a flat-tipped screwdriver to turn the adjuster in the direction of the arrow (the direction which expands the shoe) so that the disc will not rotate.
3.Return the adjuster eight notches in the direction opposite to the direction of the arrow.
4.Turn the rear wheels to check that the rear brakes are not dragging.
5.Pull up the electric parking brake switch to apply the parking brake.
Check that the brake warning lamp in the combination meter comes on.
6.Push down the electric parking brake switch to release the parking brake.
Check that the brake warning lamp in the combination meter goes out.