For 1990-2009 cars

Notice: Use care when performing service operations on or around parking brake cables. Damage to the plastic coating will reduce corrosion protection and if the damaged area passes through the seal, increased parking brake effort could result. Contacting the coating with sharp-edged tools, or with sharp surfaces of the vehicle underbody, should be avoided.

Important: Ensure that the following conditions are met before cable adjustment:

• | No air is trapped in the brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding in Hydraulic Brakes.

• | Brake pedal travel is within specifications. Refer to Brake Pedal Travel in Hydraulic Brakes.

• | Brake pedal travel has been pressed 3 to 10 times with about 30 kg (66 lb) of force.

• | The parking brake lever has been pulled up 3 to 10 times with about 20 kg (44 lb) of force and completely released.

• | The rear brake shoes are not worn beyond the limit and self-adjusting mechanism operates properly. Refer to Brake Shoe Replacement in Drum Brakes.

1. Remove the parking brake lever trim bezel. Refer to Parking Brake Lever Bezel Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
2. Loosen or tighten the locknut (3) until the parking brake is applied with 3 to 6 clicks and 20 kg (44 lb) of force.
3. Install the parking brake lever trim bezel. Refer to Parking Brake Lever Bezel Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.