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1.Attach the spring scale to
the centre of the parking brake lever grip. Then, check that
the stroke is within the standard value when the parking
brake lever is pulled to the vertical direction
of the lever with a force of approximately 200
N. Standard value: 8 - 9
notches
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2.If the parking brake lever
stroke is not the standard value, adjust as described
below. (1)
Remove the floor console panel or floor console parking
brake cover <Vehicles
with front separate seat> (Refer to GROUP 52A -
Rear Floor Console Assembly ). (2)
Loosen the adjuster to move it to the cable rod end so that
the cable will be free.
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note |
On vehicle with
front bench seat, loosen the
adjuster from underfloor.
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(3)
Turn the ignition switch to "ON" position, and start the
engine. (4)
Repeatedly depress the brake pedal until the pedal stroke no
longer changes with the
engine running.
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note |
If the pedal
stroke stops changing, the
automatic-adjustment mechanism is
functioning
normally, and the clearance between
the shoe and drum is
correct.
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(5)
Turn the ignition switch to "OFF" position, and stop the
engine. (6)
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caution |
If the parking
brake lever stroke is below the
standard value and the
braking is too firm, the rear brakes
may drag.
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Turn the adjuster to adjust the parking brake lever
stroke to the standard value. After
adjusting, check that there is no space between the adjuster
and the parking brake lever. Check
that the adjuster is secured with the adjuster holder.
(7)
After adjusting the parking brake lever stroke, jack up the
rear end of the vehicle,
and then release the parking brake and turn the rear wheels
to check that the rear brakes are
not dragging.
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