Parking Brake Automatic Adjuster Tension Release

PARKING BRAKE AUTOMATIC ADJUSTER TENSION RELEASE

Use the following procedure to release the tension from the parking brake cables and the automatic adjuster in the parking brake lever (pedal) mechanism when required.

1. Release the parking brake.

2. Raise the vehicle to a comfortable working position and support. Service and Repair





3. Wipe the parking brake cable strands (front and both rear) clean where visible at the intermediate bracket.

CAUTION:
Do not use any type of sharp instrument to hold the cable strand in place. Damage to the cable strand or coating can occur.

4. Pull rearward on the equalizer (2) until the front cable stops, then grasp the front cable (5) strand and hold it in this position. Disconnect the equalizer from the front cable strand.

5. Release the front cable strand allowing the lever automatic self-adjusting mechanism to pull the front cable strand forward. This action allows the adjuster mechanism to rotate around to its stop, removing tension from the adjuster and front parking brake cable.