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Parking Brake System: Adjustments

Always perform rear brake basic setting prior to adjusting parking brake cables.
1. Tighten adjusting nut for parking brake lever until both levers lift slightly off their stops.
2. Back off adjusting nut two turns, then using a suitable screwdriver, press levers for parking brake cable alternately against stop.
3. Cable is too tight if lever on opposite side is pulled away from stop.
4. Loosen parking brake cable adjusting nut until both levers rest against stops.
5. Pull up on parking brake and release, then ensure both wheels rotate freely.