PARKING BRAKE > Parking Brake Lever
INSPECTION
1. LEVER ASSY
1. Operate the lever assembly - hand brake 3 to 4 times and fully return the lever assembly - hand brake.
2. While slowly pulling up the lever assembly - hand brake, count the notches.
Lever stroke:
7 to 8 notches when pulled with a force of 200 N (20.4 kgf, 45 lbf)
If it is not within the specified value, adjust the parking brake. Parking Brake Assembly (Rear Disc Brake) > ADJUSTMENT">
2. SWITCH ASSEMBLY
1. Measure the resistance between the switch assembly - hand brake and chassis ground.
Preparation tool:
Circuit tester

Switch position | Standard | |
A | When shaft is free (ON) | Less than 1 ? |
B | When shaft is pressed in (OFF) | 10 k? or more |
If it is not within the specified value, replace the switch assembly - hand brake.
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