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1995 Toyota Previa Repair Question


Topics covered: Parking brake, Brake drum, Brakes.
Mileage: 134,000 miles.

Asked on October 22, 2012

Toyota Previa Parking brake Problem

Adjust the handbrake
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Replied on October 22, 2012

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.

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