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W/Rear Disc



Park Brake Adjustment (w/Rear Disc)

Park Brake Shoe Adjustment

Tools Required
^ J21177-A Drum-to-Brake Shoe Clearance Gage

Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in Service Precautions.

Important: The park brake shoes must be adjusted before the park brake pedal is adjusted.





1. Set the J21177-A so that it contacts the inside diameter of the rotor.





2. Position the J21177-A over the shoe and the lining at the widest point.
3. Turn the adjuster nut until the lining just contacts the J21177-A.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 for the opposite side.
5. The clearance between the park brake shoe and the rotor is 0.6604 mm (0.026 inch).

Park Brake Pedal Adjustment

Important: Before you adjust the park brake, verify that the park brake shoes are adjusted to provide a clearance of 0.6604 mm (0.026 inch).

1. Verify that the self adjuster lock-out pin has be removed.
2. Fully apply and release the park brake pedal 3 times, with the rotor in place.