PARKING BRAKE LEVER STROKE CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT

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

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. note On vehicle with front bench seat, loosen the adjuster from underfloor. (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. note If the pedal stroke stops changing, the automatic-adjustment mechanism is functioning normally, and the clearance between the shoe and drum is correct. (5) Turn the ignition switch to "OFF" position, and stop the engine. (6) caution If the parking brake lever stroke is below the standard value and the braking is too firm, the rear brakes may drag. 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.