Parking Brake System: Adjustments

Park Brake Adjustment

1. Apply and fully release the parking brake six times.
2. Verify that the parking brake pedal releases completely.

1. Turn ON the ignition. Verify that the BRAKE indicator lamp is OFF.
2. If the BRAKE indicator lamp is ON, ensure that the parking brake pedal is in release mode and fully returned to stop. Remove the slack in the front parking brake cable by pulling downward on the cable.

3. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).




4. Relieve tension on the park brake system at the park brake equalizer.
5. Adjust the parking brake by turning the nut at the equalizer while spinning both rear wheels. When either rear wheel starts to drag, back off the nut one full turn.
6. Lower the vehicle to curb height.
7. Apply the parking brake, then inspect for rotation of the rear wheels. If the rear wheels rotate during this inspection, readjust the parking brake.
8. Release the parking brake. Verify that the wheels rotate freely.
9. Lower the vehicle.