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ADJUSTMENT

Navajo and B Series Pick-up Models

All models use a self-adjusting parking brake cable assembly. However, in order to remove any of the cables or components, the following procedures must be followed.

CABLE TENSION RELEASE

Fig. 1: With the parking brake released, insert the pin into the brake control assembly as shown to lock the cable tension spring

Method 1:

  1. Place the parking brake cable control in the released position.
  2. Have an assistant pull on the intermediate brake cable while you insert a 5⁄32 in. (4mm) diameter steel pin (or drill bit) into the hole provided in the parking brake control assembly.
  3. To release the cable tension, pull out the lock pin from the control assembly.

    Method 2:

    For relieving tension from the rear cables only.

  4. Pull backwards on the rear cable and conduit about 1.0–2.0 in. (25–50mm) and place a clamp on the parking brake cable and conduit behind the rear crossmember.

    WARNING
    Ensure that you do not damage the nylon coating on the cable.

  5. To release the cable tension, remove the clamp holding the rear cable to the crossmember.
CABLE TENSION RESETTING

Fig. 2: Exploded view of the parking brake control assembly mounting

In the event that one of the cables has broken, or the cable tension release procedures were not followed perform the following procedures:

  1. Remove the parking brake control assembly.

    Fig. 3: Engage the coil spring to the tab on the adjusting wheel

  2. Engage the coil spring to the tab on the adjusting wheel in the control assembly.
  3. Ensure the control assembly is in the released position.

    Fig. 4: Slip the front parking brake cable around the pulley and insert the cable end to the ratchet plate

  4. Slip a spare front parking brake (or remove you existing one) cable around the pulley and insert the cable end into the pivot hole in the ratchet plate.

    Fig. 5: While stepping on the cable end, pull upwards on the control assembly then install the lock pin when the holes align

  5. Position the free end of the parking brake cable on the floor and step on it, or clamp it in a vise.
  6. Pull on the control assembly, holding the mounting bracket tightly against the body of the control, until the cable tension rotates the cable track assembly so that the (lock pin) 5⁄32 in. (4mm) diameter steel pin (or drill bit) can be fully seated through the plate.
  7. Insert the lock pin so that the assembly is in the "cable released" position.
  8. Install the parking brake control lever.
MPV Models

Fig. 6: Adjust the parking brake cable at the lever

  1. Remove the parking brake lever cover.
  2. Remove the adjusting nut clip and turn the adjusting nut at the front of the parking cable to adjust.
  3. After adjustment, with the ignition switch in the ON position, pull the parking brake lever one notch. Check that the parking brake warning light illuminates.
  4. When the cable is properly adjusted, the lever should move 3–6 notches.
  5. Replace the adjusting nut clip.

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