Braking System

Parking Brake Lever Repair Procedures

10steps
~60min
3/5difficulty
0102030405029.422N·mlb·ft
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DEPOSIT

  1. Fully release the parking brake.
  2. Remove the floor console assembly. (Refer to Body group - "Floor Console")
  3. Remove the parking brake cable (B) after removing the equalizer (B).
  4. Disconnect the parking brake switch connector (A).
  5. Remove the parking brake lever assembly (A) after removing the bolts.

    Torque: 19.6 ~ 29 N·m

REMEDY

  1. To install, perform the removal procedure in reverse order.

    Specified grease: Multi-purpose grease SAE J310, NLGI No. 2

  2. Perform "Parking Brake Lever Travel Adjustment".

ITEM

PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL ADJUSTMENT
  1. Install the parking brake cable adjuster, then adjust the parking brake lever travel by turning the adjusting nut (A). Parking brake lever travel: 6~7 clicks (pull the lever with a force of 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf))
  2. Fully release the parking brake lever and check that the parking brake does not drag when the rear wheels are turned. If necessary, repeat the adjustments.
  3. Make sure the parking brake is fully applied when you fully raise the parking brake lever.

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