For 1990-2009 cars

Important: Before you adjust the park brake, ensure that the drum brake adjustment is within specifications. Refer to Drum Brake Adjustment in Drum Brakes for more information.

Pull the park brake lever all the way up. Count the number of clicks. Adjust the parking brake if you hear one of the following audible conditions:

• | Less than four clicks

• | More than seven clicks

Complete the following steps in order to adjust the parking brake:

1. Remove the following components:

• | The two screws

• | The two bolts

• | The rear center console

2. Loosen the upper park brake front cable nut (2).

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

3. Turn the lower park brake front cable nut until the park brake travel is correct.

Tighten
Tighten the upper park brake front cable nut to 5.4 N·m (48 lb in).

4. Install the following components:

• | The rear center console

• | The two bolts

• | The two screws