Parking Brake System: Adjustments

Equalizer/Bent Nail Adjuster Assembly:

NOTE: Service brakes must be properly adjusted before adjusting parking brake.


1. Remove plastic cover by pressing fingers of cover through holes in bracket.
2. Before loosening cable adjusting nut, clean threads with brush and lubricate with grease. Do not use metal wire brush because it will scratch off plating and coating.
3. Release parking brake pedal then back off cable adjusting nut so there is slack in cable.
4. Push parking brake pedal completely to floor. Mark bent nail adjuster approximately 1/4" from bracket.
5. Tighten adjusting nut until mark moves into alignment with edge of bracket. Replace bent nail if nail end hook has moved completely to the bracket.
6. Replace plastic cover and tethered plug.
7. Apply and release parking brake. Ensure rear wheels rotate freely without dragging.
8. Threaded rod, washer and nut of adjuster are made of stainless steel. Do not use non stainless steel washer and nut due to possible chemical reaction.