Parking Brake System: Adjustments

Ensure the parking brake lever is in the fully released position.
Raise the vehicle and ensure the rear wheels are free to turn.
Adjust the cable length with adjuster nut so that the number of sector notch is 5-7 when pulling force of 10kg.

Fig 1: Adjusting The Cable Length With Adjuster Nut
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NOTE: The rear brakes should lock when the parking brake lever is pulled upward 5-7 notches.

Fig 2: Illustrating Parking Brake Lever Position
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Do not attach parking cable with 90° or more twist.
Check the operation of the parking brake.