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Disconnect the connector (A) of parking brake switch.
The parking brake cables must not be bent or distorted. This will lead to stiff operation and premature failure.
Remove the floor console. (Refer to Body group.-"Floor console")
Disconnect the connector (A) of parking brake switch.
Loosen the adjusting nut (A) and the parking brake cables.
Parking brake lever in the car must be in fully loosened position.
Remove the parking brake lever assembly after removing the bolts as shown below.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
Remove the rear tire and wheel.
Remove the parking brake cable (A), after removing the clip (B).
Loosen the parking brake cable bracket bolts and remove the parking brake cable.
Install the parking brake cable.
Install the parking brake cable (A), then install the clip (B).
Install the rear tire and wheel.
Install the parking brake lever assembly, then tighten the mounting bolts.
Apply a coating of the specified grease to each sliding parts (A) of the ratchet plate or the ratchet pawl.
Specified grease :
Multi purpose grease SAE J310, NLGI No.2
Install the parking brake cable adjuster, then adjust the parking brake lever stroke by turning adjusting nut (A).
Parking brage lever stroke :
6 ~ 8 cliks (Pull the lever with 196N (20 kgf, 44 lbf))
After repairing the parking brake shoe, adjust the brake shoe clearance, and then adjust the parking brake lever stroke. (Refer to "Parking brake shoe installation")
Release the parking brake lever fully, and check that parking brakes do not drag when the rear wheels are turned. Readjust if necessary.
Make sure that the parking brakes are fully applied when the parking brake lever is pulled up fully.
Reconnect the connector (A) of parking brake switch.
Inspect the continuity of parking brake switch.
When the brake lever is pulled : continuity
When the brake lever is released : no continuity
Install the floor console. (Refer to Body group - "Floor console")
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
Remove the floor console rear cover(A).
Adjust the parking brake lever stroke by turning adjusting nut (A).
Parking brake lever stroke :
6~8 cliks (Pull the lever with 196N (20 kgf, 44 lb))
After repairing the parking brake shoe, adjust the brake shoe clearance, and then adjust the parking brake lever stroke. (Refer to "Parking brake shoe installation")
Release the parking brake lever fully, and check that parking brakes do not drag when the rear wheels are turned. Readjust if necessary.
Make sure that the parking brakes are fully applied when the parking brake lever is pulled up fully.
Install the floor console rear cover(A).
Bring the brake pads in their operating position by pressing the brake pedal down (half of normal pedal travel) several times until there is resistance.
In order to bed the brake pads to the brake disc and ensure performance and endurance, the vehicle user must be instructed to avoid heavy braking or sustained periods with the brakes applied, for the first 200km (124mile) after installing new pads.
Re-setting of the parking brake is necessary after overhauling the caliper body, or if the brake calipers, housing, parking brake cable or brake discs have been changed.
Remove the floor console to reach the adjusting nut.
Loosen the parking brake cable until both operating levers rest in fully off position.
Bring the brake pads in their operating position by pressing the brake pedal down several times until there is resistance.
Tension the parking brake cable by tightening the adjusting nut, until the operating levers on both calipers lift from the stop, up to a distance of 0.5-1.0 mm(0.019~0.024in) between operating lever and bracket.
Refit the floor console.
Parking brake lever in the car must be in fully loosened position.
If the handbrake cables where changed, actuate the parking brake a few times with maximum force to stretch the parking brake cables, and then control adjusting as above.
Check the wheels of their free operation.
Test drive.
