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Parking Brake Cable: Adjustments




Parking Brake Cable Adjustment

1. Remove the parking brake control boot.

2. Release the parking brake.

3. Loosen parking brake cable adjustment nut until there is no tension in the cable.

4. Apply the service brakes several times to verify the rear brake shoes are correctly adjusted.

5. Adjust the parking brake control adjustment nut as shown.





6. Apply and release the parking brake control several times with sufficient force to settle the parking brake system.

7. Release the parking brake control to its lowest position.

8. Rotate the rear wheels to make sure the brake shoes do not drag.

9. Install the parking brake control boot.

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