PARKING BRAKE
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Section V
ADJUSTMENT
Parking brakes are OEM-supplied. Follow the vehicle manufacturer or brake manufacturer instructions for adjustment. Use the following general procedure if specific information is not readily available. WARNING: Chock the wheels to prevent vehicle from moving when parking brake is being adjusted or replaced. 1. Chock wheels to prevent vehicle movement. 2. Be sure that the parking brake apply handle or pedal is in the OFF position. 3. Disconnect the brake apply linkage/cable from the parking brake apply lever at the transmission. 4. Pull on the parking brake apply lever to remove any slack between the apply lever and the brake shoes. Hold the lever in this position and see if the apply linkage/cable connection aligns with the hole in the apply lever. Adjust the clevis or other adjustment device as required to provide proper alignment. 5. Connect the brake apply linkage/cable to the parking brake apply lever. 6. Do a trial parking brake apply to be sure the adjustment was successful and the parking brake can be completely applied. 5–2.
REPLACEMENT
Use vehicle manufacturer or brake manufacturer instructions whenever possible. Use the following general procedure whenever the parking brake must be replaced and no other instructions are available. WARNING: Chock the wheels to prevent vehicle from moving when parking brake is being adjusted or replaced.
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