Examination
Press the parking brake pedal with a force of 294 N (30 kg) and check the pedal travel (count the number of clicks).
Pedal travel: 5-7 clicks (when pressing the pedal with a force of 294 N (30 kg))
- If the number of clicks is not within the norm, check the thickness of the parking brake shoe friction linings (see below).
- If the friction lining thickness is normal, adjust the pedal travel.
- If minor adjustments are required (1-2 clicks), make adjustments using the pedal adjustment nut, and if major adjustments are required, make adjustments using the adjusters installed in the rear brake drums.
Attention.
- After replacing the parking brake shoes, perform a basic adjustment and then bed the shoes (see below).
- If the parking brake shoes were removed for any reason, press the pedal hard several times after installation, and then make the adjustment.
Fine adjustment
1. Raise the rear of the vehicle with a jack and install supports.
2. Rotate the rear wheel with your hands and tighten the pedal adjustment nut until the wheel begins to slow down slightly.
3. Loosen the adjusting nut half a turn and make sure that the wheels do not brake.
4. Check the travel of the parking brake pedal.
Basic adjustment
1. Raise the rear of the vehicle with a jack and install supports.
2. Loosen the adjusting nut on the parking brake pedal.
3. Remove the rear wheels and remove the plugs from the brake drums.
4. Turn the regulator through the hole in the direction of spreading the brake shoes (move the teeth up) until the drum locks.
5. Turn the regulator back 8 teeth.
6. Press the parking brake pedal 2 clicks.
7. Rotate the rear wheel with your hands and tighten the pedal adjustment nut until the wheel begins to slow down slightly.
8. Install the plugs on the brake drums.
9. Install the rear wheels, release the parking brake, rotate the rear wheels and make sure that they do not brake.
10. Check the parking brake travel (see above) and adjust if necessary using the adjusting nut.
- Pedal travel: 5-7 clicks (when pressing the pedal with a force of 294 N (30 kg))
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