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, see step 1.

a. Floor shift: Remove the console box.
b. Column shift: Remove the hole cover.
c. Confirm that the parking brake pedal is released.
d. Hold the screw end of No. 4 cable not to rotate.
e. Loosen the lock nut.





f. Hold the parking brake cable and turn the adjusting hexagon until the pedal travel is correct.

NOTICE: To prevent the parking brake cable from twisting, always keep the red-painted surface up.

g. Holding the adjusting hexagon, tighten the lock nut.
Torque: 5.4 Nm (55 kgf-cm, 48 inch lbs.)
h. Floor shift: Install the console box.
i. Column shift: Install the hole cover.