Parking Brake Lever And Cable Inspection

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Inspect brake cable for damage and smooth movement. Replace cable if it is in deteriorated condition.

Fig 1: Parking Brake Lever & Cable
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Check tooth tip of each notch for damage or wear. If any damage or wear is found, replace parking lever.
Check parking brake lever for proper operation and stroke, and adjust it if necessary. For checking and adjusting procedures, refer to PARKING BRAKE CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT .

Parking brake lever stroke

"a": 5 - 7 notches (with 200 N (20 kg, 44 lbs) of pull pressure)

Fig 2: Checking Parking Brake Lever For Proper Operation & Stroke

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