Operate the parking brake pedal with a force of 196 N (20 kg, 44 lb). Check that the pedal stroke is within
the specified number of notches. (Check it by listening to the clicks of the ratchet.)

When brake warning lamp turns ON, check that the pedal stroke is within the specified number of
notches. (Check it by listening to the clicks of the ratchet.)

Inspect Components

• Check each component for installation condition such as looseness.
• Check the device assembly for bend, damage and cracks. Replace if necessary.
• Check the cables for wear, damage and cracks. Replace if necessary.
• Check the parking brake switch, and replace it if necessary. Refer to

BRC-80, "Component Inspection"

ADJUSTMENT

Fix the disc rotor using wheel nuts.

Remove fuse block lid. Refer to

IP-11, "Exploded View"

Release the parking brake pedal (1) by turning the adjusting nut
(2) with a deep socket wrench and loosening the cable.

Remove the adjusting hole plug from the disc rotor. Turn the
adjuster (1) in the direction (A) as shown in the figure using a
suitable tool until the disc rotor is locked.

Turn back the adjuster 5 or 6 notches from the locked position.

Rotate the disc rotor to check that there is no drag. Install the
adjusting hole plug.

Adjust the cable with the following procedure.

Operate the parking brake pedal with a force of 490 N (50 kg,
110 lb) for 10 strokes or more.

Adjust the parking brake pedal stroke by turning the adjusting
nut with a deep socket wrench.

CAUTION:

Never reuse the adjusting nut if the nut is removed.

Operate the parking brake pedal with a force of 196 N (20 kg, 44 lb). Check that the pedal stroke is within
the specified number of notches. (Check it by listening to the clicks of the ratchet.)

Standard

Number of notches

: Refer to

PB-11, "Parking Brake Control"

Standard

Number of notches

: Refer to

PB-11, "Parking Brake Control"

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PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM

Rotate the disc rotor with the parking brake pedal released and check that there is no drag. Refer to

PB-9,

"Inspection and Adjustment"

Standard

Number of notches

: Refer to

PB-11, "Parking Brake Control"

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Adjustment

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Adjust parking brake pedal stroke. Refer to

PB-3, "Inspection and Adjustment"

Perform parking brake break-in (drag on) operation by driving vehicle under the following conditions:
• Drive forward
• Vehicle speed: Approx. 40 km/h (25 MPH) set (constant and forward)
• Parking brake operating force: Approx. 145 N (15 kg, 33 lb)
• Time: Approx. 10 sec.

CAUTION:

To prevent lining from getting too hot, allow a cool off period of approximately 5 minutes after
every break-in operation.

After the break-in procedure, check parking pedal stroke of parking brake.

CAUTION:

If it is out of the specification, adjust again. Refer to

PB-3, "Inspection and Adjustment"

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PARKING BRAKE CONTROL

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

Remove rear tires with power tool.

Remove instrument panel assembly. Refer to

IP-11, "Exploded View"

Disconnect parking brake switch harness connector.

Remove adjusting nut and loosen front cable.

Remove device assembly.

Remove rear ventilator duct. Refer to

VTL-61, "REAR FOOT DUCT 2 : Exploded View"

(without 7 inch

display),

VTL-117, "REAR VENTILATOR DUCT 2 : Exploded View"

(with 7 inch display).

Separate front cable from rear cable, and remove front cable and return spring.

Remove parking brake shoe, and remove rear cable from toggle lever. Refer to

PB-8, "Exploded View"

Remove rear cable mounting bolts and nuts, pull out rear cable from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, Install the reverse order of the removal.
• Never reuse the adjusting nut.

Rear cable (RH)

Rear cable (LH)

Return spring

Front cable

Parking brake switch

Stopper rubber

Return spring

Silencer

10. Device assembly

11.

Pedal pad

12. Adjusting nut

: Apply multi-purpose grease.

Refer to

GI-4, "Components"

for symbols not described on the above.

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Adjustment

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ADJUSTMENT AFTER INSTALLATION

Adjust the parking brake pedal stroke. Refer to

PB-3, "Inspection and Adjustment"

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REMOVAL

WARNING:

Clean any dust from the parking brake shoes and back plates with a vacuum dust collector. Never
blow with compressed air.

Remove rear tires with power tool.

Remove disc rotor. Refer to

BR-43, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation"

CAUTION:

Parking brake completely in the released position.

If disc rotor cannot be removed, remove as follows:

Fix the disc rotor with wheel nuts and remove the adjusting hole plug.

Using suitable tool, rotate adjuster (1) in direction (B) to retract
and loosen parking brake shoe.

Remove anti-rattle pins, retainers, anti-rattle spring, adjuster
spring and return springs.

CAUTION:

Never drop the removed parts.

Remove parking brake shoes, adjuster assembly and toggle
lever.

CAUTION:

• The parking brake shoes for the front side are made of dif-

ferent materials from those for the rear side. Never misi-
dentify them when removing.

• Never drop the removed parts.

INSTALLATION

Install in the reverse order of removal.
• Apply PBC (Poly Butyl Cuprysil) grease or silicone-based grease to the back plate and brake shoe.

Back plate

Parking brake shoe

Adjuster

Adjuster spring

Return spring

Anti-rattle spring

Retainer

Anti-rattle pin

Toggle lever

: Apply PBC (Poly Butyl Cuprysil) grease or silicone-based grease.

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CAUTION:

The parking brake shoes for the front side are made of different materials from those for the rear
side. Never misidentify them when removing and replacing.

• Assemble adjusters so that threaded part is expanded when rotat-

ing it in the direction shown by arrow.

• Shorten adjuster by rotating it.
• When disassembling, apply PBC (Poly Butyl Cuprysil) grease or

silicone-based grease to threads.

• Check parking brake shoe sliding surface and drum inner surface

for grease. Wipe it off if it adhere on the surfaces.

Inspection and Adjustment

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INSPECTION

Brake Lining Thickness Inspection

• Check thickness (A) of brake lining.

Drum Inner Diameter Inspection

• Check inner diameter (B) of drum.

Other Inspections

• Check brake lining for excessive wear, damage, and peeling. Replace if necessary.
• Check parking brake shoe sliding surface for excessive wear and damage. Replace if necessary.
• Check anti-rattle pin and retainer for excessive wear, damage and rust. Replace if necessary.
• Check adjuster spring, anti-rattle spring and return springs for settling, excessive wear, damage, and rust.

Replace if necessary.

• Check adjuster for smoothness. Replace if necessary.
• Check toggle lever for excessive wear, damage and rust. Replace if necessary.
• Visually check inside of the drum for excessive wear, cracks, and damage with a pair of vernier calipers.

Replace if necessary.

ADJUSTMENT

Adjust the parking brake pedal stroke. Refer to

PB-3, "Inspection and Adjustment"

Check a drag of the parking brake.

: For RH brake

: For LH brake

: Vehicle front

: Adjuster expands

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Limit

: Refer to