Procedures

Parking Brake Shoe Lining Break-in

WARNING
Do this operation in a safe area.

NOTE:

- Do the brake lining surface break-in when replacing shoes with new brake linings and/or new rear brake disc/drum.
- Check the number of parking brake lever clicks. Adjust the parking brake before lining surface break-in Adjustments.

1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface.

2. Release the parking brake pedal.

3. Press the parking brake pedal with 196 Nm (20 kgf, 44 lbf) (4 clicks) of force.

4. Drive the vehicle for 0.25 mile (400 m) at about 31 mph (50 km/h).

5. Stop the vehicle, and release the parking brake for 5-10 minutes to allow the brake disc/drum to cool.

6. Repeat steps 3 Procedures through 5 again.

7. Check the parking brake pedal adjustment Adjustments.