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Parking Brake Shoe Lining Break-in

Do this operation in a safe area.

NOTE:

- Do brake lining surface break-in when replacing shoes with new brake linings and/or new rear brake disc/drum.
- Check the number of parking brake lever clicks. Adjust the parking brake before lining surface break-in.

1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface.

1. Release the parking brake lever.

1. Pull the parking brake lever with 196 N·m (20 kgf·m, 44 lbf) (6 clicks) of force.

1. Drive the vehicle for 400 m (0.25 mile) at 50 km/h (31 mph).

1. Stop the vehicle, and release the parking brake for 5−10 minutes to allow the brake disc/drum to cool.

1. Repeat Step 3 through 5 again.

1. Check the parking brake lever adjustment.