PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM > ADJUSTMENT

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1. INSPECT PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL

  1. Pull the parking brake lever firmly.

  1. Release the parking brake lock, and return the parking brake lever to its off position.

  1. Slowly pull the parking brake lever all the way up, and count the number of clicks.

    Parking brake lever travel at 200 N (20 kgf, 45.0 lbf):
    Rear Brake Type
    		Number of Clicks
    Disc
    		5 to 8
    Drum
    		6 to 9



2. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)


3. REMOVE CONSOLE UPPER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)


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  1. Disengage the 8 claws and remove the console upper panel.

  1. Separate the shifting hole cover.



4. REMOVE CONSOLE UPPER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for CVT)


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  1. Disengage the 8 claws and remove the console upper panel.



5. ADJUST PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL

  1. Completely release the parking brake lever.



    C196590E01

  1. Loosen the lock nut and the adjusting nut to completely release the parking brake cable.
    Text in Illustration 
    *1
    		Lock Nut
    *2
    		Adjusting Nut

  1. Fully depress the brake pedal 3 to 5 times with the engine stopped.

  1. Turn the adjusting nut until the parking brake lever travel is corrected to within the specified range.

    Parking brake lever travel at 200 N (20 kgf, 45.0 lbf):
    Rear Brake Type
    		Number of Clicks
    Disc
    		5 to 8
    Drum
    		6 to 9

  1. Using a wrench or an equivalent tool, hold the adjusting nut and tighten the lock nut.

    Torque:
    6.0 N*m{ 61 kgf*cm , 53 in.*lbf }

  1. Operate the parking brake lever 3 to 4 times, and check the parking brake lever travel.

  1. Check whether the parking brake drags or not.



6. INSPECT REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER OPERATION LEVER AND STOPPER CLEARANCE (for Rear Disc Brake)


    C197208E01

  1. Release the parking brake lever and check that the clearance measurement between the rear disc brake cylinder operation lever and the stopper is within the specified range.
    Text in Illustration 
    *1
    		Stopper
    *2
    		Operation Lever

    Clearance A:
    0.5 mm (0.0197 in.) or less

    If the clearance is not within the specified range, replace the rear disc brake caliper assembly.



7. INSPECT BRAKE WARNING LIGHT

  1. When operating the parking brake lever, check that the brake warning light illuminates.

    OK:
    The brake warning light always illuminates at the first click.



8. INSTALL CONSOLE UPPER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)


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  1. Install the shifting hole cover onto the shift lever.

  1. Engage the 8 claws and install the console upper panel.



9. REMOVE AND INSTALL CONSOLE UPPER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for CVT)


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  1. Engage the 8 claws and install the console upper panel.



10. INSTALL SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)