Parking Brake Inspection and Adjustment

Minor Adjustment - Rear drum in disc brake type
  1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations.
  1. Release the parking brake lever fully.
  1. Remove the console box mat (A) then open the lid (B).
    NOTE: It is easier to use packing tape to remove the console box mat.
  1. Pull the parking brake lever 1 click.
  1. Tighten the parking brake adjusting nut (C) until the parking brakes drag slightly when the rear wheels are turned.
  1. Release the parking brake lever fully, and check that the parking brakes do not drag when the rear wheels are turned. Readjust if necessary.
  1. Make sure the parking brake lever within the specified number of clicks (5 to 7 clicks).
  1. Close the lid, then install the console box mat.