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PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM - Removal / Inspection / Installation

P-28parts diagram

Removal / Inspection / Installation

  1. 1
    Block the wheels firmly.
  2. 2
    Release the parking brake.
  3. 3
    Remove in the order shown in the figure.
    Exploded view of the parking brake lever assembly showing 9 numbered components: screw, cover, bolt, parking brake switch, adjusting nut and clip, cap, spring, bolt, and parking brake lever.
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  4. 4
    Inspect all parts and repair or replace as necessary.
  5. 5
    Install in the reverse order of removal, referring to Installation Note.
  6. 6
    After installation: Adjust the parking lever stroke. (Refer to page P-27.)
Parts DiagramFig. fig1
#Part NameNotes
1Screw—
2Cover—
3Bolt—
4Parking brake switchInstallation ... page P-28
5Adjusting nut and clip—
6Cap—
7SpringInspect for weakness
8Bolt—
9Parking brake leverInspect for damage and cracks

Installation note

Parking brake switch

Parking brake switch installation

  1. 1
    Install the parking brake switch so that it contacts the parking brake lever when the lever is fully released.
  2. 2
    Turn the ignition switch ON, and check that the parking brake warning lamp illuminates with the lever pulled one notch.
    Illustration of the instrument cluster showing the BRAKE warning lamp illuminated to indicate proper parking brake switch function.
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P-27PARKING BRAKE SYSTEMP-28PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM - Removal / Inspection / Installation

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