Park Brake Adjustment Check

PARK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT CHECK

CAUTION: MAKE SURE VEHICLE IS PROPERLY SUPPORTED AND SQUARELY POSITIONED ON HOIST. TO HELP AVOID PERSONAL INJURY, PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TO THE OPPOSITE END OF THE VEHICLE THAT COMPONENTS WILL BE REMOVED FROM.

NOTICE: On new vehicles (less than 50 miles) and on vehicles which have just had the rear brake serviced, before performing Park Brake Adjustment procedures, apply and release the brake pedal 20 times. This allows the adjuster to position the brake linings and prevents premature wear of the brake linings due to improper park brake adjustment.

1. Raise vehicle on hoist.
2. There should be no drag at rear wheels with park brake lever in rest position.
3. Pull park brake lever to fourth click. There should be heavy brake drag to no rotation at both rear wheels when turned by hand.

IMPORTANT: If both rear wheels do not exhibit similar drag in step 3, check for damaged or incorrectly installed drum brake assembly installation of drum assembly components, park brake cables, and/or park brake lever assembly. The park brake is adjusted correctly if it meets the specifications explained in steps 2 and 3.
4. Adjust if necessary.