Parking Brake Lever: Service and Repair

Removal
1. Disconnect negative (-) cable at battery.
2. Block vehicle wheels and release parking brake lever (1).
3. Remove parking brake lever cover.
4. Disconnect lead wire of parking brake switch at coupler.





5. Remove parking brake cable locking nut (3).
6. Remove parking brake lever bolts (4) and then remove parking brake lever assembly (5) from equalizer (2).





7. Remove equalizer (2) from parking brake cable (1).

NOTE: Don't disassemble parking brake lever switch. It must be removed and installed as a complete switch assembly.

Installation





Install in reverse order of removal procedure, noting the following points.
^ Check equalizer inclined angle.
Equalizer inclined angle "a": within 15 degrees
Tightening torque
Parking brake lever bolt (a): 23 Nm (2.3 kgf-m, 17.0 ft. lbs.)
1. After all parts are installed, parking brake lever needs to be adjusted.
2. Check brake drum for dragging and brake system for proper performance.