Parking Brake Types of Parking Brake Lever
1. Lever type
Mainly used in passenger and commercial
vehicles.
2. Stick type
Used in some commercial vehicles.
3. Pedal type
Used in some passenger and highgrade vehicles. Nowadays the release is operated with the pedal.
HINT:
Parking Brake Lever Travel Adjustment
Use the following work procedure to make the adjustment.
1. Loosen the lock nut.
2. Turn the adjusting nut or adjusting hexagon until the parking brake lever or pedal travel is correct.
3. Tighten the lock nut.
HINT:
Before adjusting the parking brake lever (or pedal) travel, make sure the parking brake shoe clearance has been adjusted.
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