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SECTION 4G

PARKING BRAKE

SPECIFICATIONS

Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application
N•m
Lb-Ft
Lb-In
Front Muffler Heat Shield Nuts
2.5
-
22
Parking Brake Cable-to-Rear Axle Bracket Bolt
12
-
106
Parking Brake Cable-to-Underbody Side and Near Side Bracket Nuts
12
-
106
Parking Brake Console Hood-to-Tunnel Bracket Screws
2.5
-
22
Parking Brake Lever-to-Vehicle Underbody Bolts
20
15
-
Parking Brake Switch-to-Parking Brake Lever Screw
4
-
35
Rear Hub Caulking Nut
190
140
-

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE


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Parking Brake Adjustment

Adjustment Procedure

  1. Adjust the rear brakes. Refer to Section 4E, Rear Drum Brakes.
  2. Release the parking brake.
  3. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
  4. Check the parking brake cables for free movement.

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  5. Lower the vehicle
  6. Move the front seats backward to ensure the enough working space.
  7. Pry off the plastic caps that cover the access holes to the parking brake console hood-to-tunnel bracket screws.
  8. Unfasten the screws that secure the parking brake console hood to the tunnel brackets.

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  9. Raise the console hood to expose the parking brake lever assembly and the adjustment nut.

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  10. Partially raise and suitably support the vehicle.
  11. Turn the adjustment nut on the lever assembly until the wheels are difficult to turn.
  12. Loosen the nut until the rear wheels are just free to turn.

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  13. Lower the vehicle.
  14. Position the parking brake console hood and fasten it to the tunnel brackets with the screws.

    15. Tighten
    Tighten the parking brake console hood-to-tunnel bracket screws to 2.5 N•m (22 lb-in).

  15. Snap in the plastic caps that cover the access holes to the parking brake console hood-to-tunnel bracket screws.
  16. Adjust the front seats to their previous position.

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Parking Brake Lever

Removal Procedure

  1. Release the parking brake.
  2. Move the front seats forward.
  3. Pry off the plastic caps that cover the access holes to the parking brake console hood-to-tunnel bracket screws.
  4. Remove the screws that secure the parking brake console hood-to-the-tunnel brackets. Raise the console hood.

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  5. Measure the thread length from the end of the pushrod to the adjustment nut before removing the adjustment nut.

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  6. Remove the complete parking brake lever assembly and the cable from the assembly by unfastening the parking brake lever-to-vehicle underbody bolts and removing the adjustment nut.
  7. Disconnect the parking brake warning lamp switch connector.

    8. Notice : The parking brake switch should be replaced if the BRAKE warning light in the instrument panel cluster does not glow when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch ON.

  8. If necessary, remove the parking brake switch, which is attached to the parking brake lever assembly by a small screw.
  9. Inspect the parking brake lever cable and the lever grip for damage, and replace if necessary.

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Installation Procedure

    Notice : If the parking brake lever is bent or damaged or if a new grip is required, replace the complete parking brake lever assembly, which includes a new parking brake switch and lever cable.

  1. Fasten the parking brake switch to the parking brake lever with the screw.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the parking brake switch-to-parking brake lever screw to 4 N•m (35 lb-in).

  2. Fasten the parking brake lever assembly to the vehicle underbody. Insert the cable, to the pushrod.
  3. Tighten the hex adjusting nut on the pushrod approximating the measurement noted in the removal procedure.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the parking brake lever-to-vehicle underbody bolts to 20 N•m (15 lb-ft).


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  4. Connect the parking brake warning lamp switch connector.
  5. Install the screws that secure the parking brake console hood to the tunnel brackets.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the parking brake console hood-to-tunnel bracket screws to 2.5 N•m (22 lb-in).

  6. Install the plastic caps that cover the access holes to the parking brake console hood-to-tunnel bracket screws.

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Parking Brake Cable

Removal Procedure

  1. Release the parking brake lever.
  2. Remove the rear wheels. Refer to Section 2E, Tires and Wheels.

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  3. Remove the retaining ring for the parking brake cable on each side of the vehicle.
  4. Remove the plastic sleeve.
  5. Remove the brake cable from the parking brake shoe lever and from the brake backing plate.

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  6. Remove the bolts that fastens the brake cable to the holding bracket on the rear axle. Remove the bolts from the rear alxe mounting bracket on each side of the vehicle.

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  7. Remove the bolt that fastens the brake cable to the underbody side bracket on each side of the vehicle. Remove the cable.

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  8. Remove the parking brake cables from the welded body bracket.

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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the new parking brake cable through the brake backing plate. Use a new cable if the original is frayed or damaged. Attach the cable to the parking brake shoe lever.

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  2. Insert the plastic sleeve into the brake backing plate and press in the retaining ring. Make sure the parking brake cable is routed correctly.
  3. Install the brake drums and fasten the rear hub caulking nut.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the rear hub caulking nut to 190 N•m (140 lb-ft).

  4. Install the rear wheels. Refer to Section 2E, Tires and Wheels.

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  5. Install the parking brake cable to the underbody side brackets on each side of the vehicle, and a bracket near the underbody side bracket.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the parking brake cable-to-underbody side and near side bracket bolts to 12 N•m (106 lb-in).

  6. Install the parking brake cable on the rear axle brackets on each side of the vehicle.

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    Tighten
    Tighten the parking brake cable-to-rear axle bracket bolt to 12 N•m (106 lb-in).

  7. Insert the parking brake cables through the welded body bracket.

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  8. Adjust the length of parking brake cable. Refer to "Parking Brake Adjustment" in this section.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND SYSTEM OPERATION

Parking Brake

This braking system uses a BRAKE warning light located in the instrument panel cluster. When the ignition switch is in the START position, the BRAKE warning light should glow and go off when the ignition switch returns to the RUN position. Whenever the parking brake is applied and the ignition switch is ON, the BRAKE warning light should glow.
When the brake is firmly applied, the parking brake should securely hold the vehicle with ample pedal travel remaining. Check for frayed cables, rust, etc., or any condition that may inhibit present (or future) free movement of the parking brake lever assembly.


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