ADJUSTMENT

PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL

(a) Firmly pull the parking brake lever.

(b) Release the parking brake lever lock and return it to its off position.

(c) Slowly pull the parking brake lever to the fully applied position, counting the number of clicks. Parking Brake Lever Travel: 5 to 8 notches at 200 N (20 kgf, 45.0 lbf) If the parking brake lever travel is not as specified, adjust the parking brake lever travel.

2. ADJUST PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL

(a) Disengage the 2 claws, 2 clips and 3 guides to separate the No. 1 box panel.

(b) Disconnect the 2 connectors and remove the No. 1 box panel.

(c) Release the parking brake lever lock and return it to its off position.

(d) Loosen the No. 1 wire adjusting nut to completely release the parking brake cable as shown in the illustration. NOTICE: Do not remove the No. 1 wire adjusting nut.

*1 No. 1 Wire Adjusting Nut

(e) Start the engine and depress the brake pedal several times.

(f) Turn the ignition switch off.

(g) Turn the No. 1 wire adjusting nut until the parking brake lever travel is corrected to be within the specified range.

Parking Brake Lever Travel:

5 to 8 notches at 200 N (20 kgf, 45.0 lbf)

(h) Operate the parking brake lever 3 to 4 times, and check the parking brake lever travel.

(i) Check that the parking brake does not drag.

(j) Connect the 2 connectors.

(k) Engage the 3 guides, 2 clips and 2 claws to install the No. 1 box panel.

3. INSPECT REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER OPERATION LEVER AND STOPPER CLEARANCE

(a) Release the parking brake lever and check that the clearance between the rear disc brake cylinder operation lever and the stopper is as specified below. Clearance: 0.5 mm (0.0197 in.) or less If the clearance is not as specified, replace the rear disc brake cylinder assembly.

*a Stopper *b Operation Lever

4. INSPECT BRAKE WARNING LIGHT

(a) When operating the parking brake lever, check that the brake warning light illuminates.

Standard:

The brake warning light always illuminates at the first click.