Parking/Emergency Brake
- When parking brake lever is pulled using a force of 45 lbs. (20.5 kg), lever should move 5-7 notches. To adjust, remove carpet in center console. Loosen cable rod adjusting nut to end of cable rod.
- With engine idling, firmly depress brake pedal 5-6 times. Clearance between brake caliper stopper and parking brake lever should be .078" (2.00 mm). See Fig 1
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- If clearance is greater than specified, check for sticking parking brake cable and faulty automatic adjuster (located inside rear brake caliper). Raise rear of vehicle, and ensure brakes DO NOT
drag when parking brake is released. If brakes drag, readjust parking brake lever, and repeat procedure.
Courtesy of CHRYSLER MOTORS.