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.

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

2. Release the parking brake lever.

3. Drive the vehicle at 28 mph (45 km/h) and set the cruise control.

4. Pull the parking brake lever with 88 N (9.0 kgf,19.8 lbf)(2 clicks) of force for 3 seconds.

5. Pull the parking brake lever with 167 N (17.0 kgf,37.5 lbf)(5 clicks) of force for 12 seconds.

6. Check the parking brake lever adjustment Adjustments.