Parking Brake System: Adjustments

Parking Brake Adjustment (1500 Without JNC)

Special Tools

J-21177-A - Drum-to-Brake Shoe Clearance Gauge

Park Brake Shoe Adjustment
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning Brake Dust Warning.


Note: The park brake shoes must be adjusted before the park brake cable tension is adjusted.




1. Set the J-21177-A - Drum-to-Brake Shoe Clearance Gauge so that it contacts the inside diameter of the rotor.




2. Position the J-21177-A - Gauge over the shoe and the lining at the widest point.
3. Turn the adjuster nut until the lining just contacts the J-21177-A - Gauge.
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 in).

Park Brake Cable Tension Adjustment

Note: Before you adjust the park brake cable tension, verify that the park brake shoes are adjusted to provide a clearance of 0.6604 mm (0.026 in) and the rear disc brake rotors are installed.

1. Verify the self adjuster lock-out pin has been removed.
2. Fully apply and release the park brake pedal 3 times.