Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Parking Brake Pedal: Testing and Inspection

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION





1. CHECK PARKING BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL
Slowly depress the parking brake pedal all the way, and count the number of clicks.
Parking brake pedal travel at 294 N (30 kgf, 66 lbs.): 3-6 clicks
If incorrect, adjust the parking brake.








2. IF NECESSARY, ADJUST PARKING BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL

HINT: Before adjusting the parking brake, make sure that the rear brake shoe clearance has been adjusted.

For shoe clearance adjustment, refer to Parking Brake System; Service and Repair.
a. Separate Seat:
Remove the console box.
b. Bench Seat:
Remove the hole cover.
c. Loosen the lock nut and turn the adjusting nut until the lever travel is correct.
d. Tighten the lock nut.
Torque: 13 Nm (130 kgf-cm, 9 ft. lbs.)
e. Separate Seat:
Install the console box.
f. Bench Seat:
Install the hole cover.