Parking Brake Control: Adjustment

Adjust clearance between shoe and drum as follows:
1. Release parking brake lever and loosen adjusting nut.
2. Depress brake pedal fully at least 10 times with engine running.
Fig 1: Adjusting Clearance Between Shoe And Drum
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Pull control lever 4 - 5 notches. Then adjust control lever by turning adjusting nut.

Fig 2: Identifying Control Lever Pulling Force
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Pull control lever with specified amount of force. Check lever stroke and ensure smooth operation.
1. Number of notches: 6-8
Bend warning lamp switchplate to ensure:
- Warning lamp comes on when lever is lifted "A" notches.
- Warning lamp goes out when lever is fully released.
  1. Number of "A" notches: 1 or less