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Brakes and Traction Control: Adjustments

Fig. 2 Parking Brake Adjustment:





1. Ensure parking lever is in fully released position.
2. Remove adjuster nut access cover from parking brake console, Fig. 2.
3. Remove adjuster nut locking clip, then raise and support rear of vehicle.
4. Tighten adjuster nut until slight drag is felt when rear wheels are rotated.
5. Loosen adjuster nut in small increments until brake drag is eliminated.
6. Check operation of parking brake. When properly adjusted, rear brakes should lock when parking brake lever is pulled upward 8-11 clicks.
7. Lower vehicle, then reinstall locking clip and access cover.