Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IV, Workshop Manual

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PARKING BRAKE –
On-vehicle Service
36-3
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
1. PARKING BRAKE LEVER STROKE CHECK
AND ADJUSTMENT
1-1 STROKE CHECK
Standard value: 5 – 7 notches
[Operating force of approx. 196 N {20 kgf}]
1-2 STROKE ADJUSTMENT
If the parking brake lever stroke is not the standard value,
adjust as described below.
(1) Loosen the adjusting nut at the floor console to release
the cable.
(2) Remove the adjustment hole plug, and then use a flat-tip
(–) screwdriver to turn the adjuster in the direction of
the arrow (the direction which expands the shoe) until
the disc cannot be rotated by both hands.
Return the adjuster five notches in the direction opposite
to the direction of the arrow. (Reference: shoe clearance
on one side 0.19 mm)
(3) Turn the adjusting nut to adjust the parking brake lever
stroke to the standard value. After adjusting, check that
there is no space between the adjusting nut and the
parking brake lever.
Check also that the adjusting nut is firmly held by the
nut holder.
Caution
If the parking brake lever stroke is below the standard
value and the braking is too firm, the rear brakes
may drag.
(4) After adjusting the parking brake lever stroke, jack up
the rear of the vehicle. Release the parking brake and
turn the rear wheels to check that the rear brakes are
not dragging.
Nut
holder
Adjusting nut
Rear floor console
Adjuster