Adjust the handbrake
Oct 22, 2012 at 10:57 AM
1995 Toyota Previa Adjust Handbrake
1995 TOYOTA PREVIA
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PARKING BRAKE
NOTE:Rear brakes must be correctly adjusted before adjusting parking brake. See REAR BRAKE DRUM under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
Lever Stroke Adjustment
Pull on parking brake lever with weight of 44 lbs. (20 kg) to check parking brake adjustment. Count number of notches (clicks) until parking brake is fully applied. See PARKING BRAKE LEVER STROKE SPECIFICATIONS table. Adjust parking brake if travel is not within specification.
PARKING BRAKE LEVER STROKE SPECIFICATIONS
Application Notches
Previa 4-5
Remove center console or parking brake lever boot to uncover base of lever. Loosen adjusting cap. Turn adjusting nut on cable until lever travel is correct. Tighten adjusting cap. Install console or boot.
NOTE:Rear brakes must be correctly adjusted before adjusting parking brake. See REAR BRAKE DRUM under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
Lever Stroke Adjustment
Pull on parking brake lever with weight of 44 lbs. (20 kg) to check parking brake adjustment. Count number of notches (clicks) until parking brake is fully applied. See PARKING BRAKE LEVER STROKE SPECIFICATIONS table. Adjust parking brake if travel is not within specification.
PARKING BRAKE LEVER STROKE SPECIFICATIONS
Application Notches
Previa 4-5
Remove center console or parking brake lever boot to uncover base of lever. Loosen adjusting cap. Turn adjusting nut on cable until lever travel is correct. Tighten adjusting cap. Install console or boot.
Oct 22, 2012 at 11:09 AM
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