BRAKES

SECTION
PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM
PB B

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CONTENTS
PREPARATION ............................................ 2 PEDAL TYPE : Exploded View ................................. 7 PB
PEDAL TYPE : Removal and Installation ................. 7
PREPARATION ................................................... 2 PEDAL TYPE : Adjustment ...................................... 8
Commercial Service Tool .......................................... 2 G
LEVER TYPE .............................................................. 8
ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE ..................... 3 LEVER TYPE : Exploded View ................................. 8
LEVER TYPE : Removal and Installation ................. 8
PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM ............................... 3 LEVER TYPE : Adjustment ...................................... 8 H

PEDAL TYPE ............................................................... 3 PARKING BRAKE SHOE .................................. 9

PEDAL TYPE : Inspection and Adjustment ............... 3 Exploded View .......................................................... 9
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Removal and Installation .......................................... 9
LEVER TYPE ............................................................... 4
Inspection and Adjustment ......................................10
LEVER TYPE : Inspection and Adjustment ............... 4

PARKING BRAKE SHOE ................................... 6 SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS J

Inspection .................................................................. 6 (SDS) ............................................................ 12

ON-VEHICLE REPAIR .................................. 7 SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS K

(SDS) ................................................................. 12
PARKING BRAKE CONTROL ............................ 7 Parking Drum Brake ................................................12
Parking Brake Control .............................................12
PEDAL TYPE ............................................................... 7 L

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PREPARATION
PREPARATION
Commercial Service Tool INFOID:0000000001647898

Tool name Description

Power tool Loosening bolts and nuts

PBIC0190E

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ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE A
PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM
PEDAL TYPE
B
PEDAL TYPE : Inspection and Adjustment INFOID:0000000001647899

INSPECTION C
Pedal Stroke
• Operate the parking brake pedal with a force of 196 N (20 kg, 44 lb). Check that the pedal stroke is within the
specified number of notches. (Check it by listening to clicks of ratchet.) D

Standard
Number of notches : Refer to PB-12, "Parking Brake Control" E

• When parking brake warning lamp turns ON, check that the pedal stroke is within the specified number of
notches. (Check it by listening to clicks of ratchet.)
PB
Standard
Number of notches : Refer to PB-12, "Parking Brake Control"
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Inspect Components
• Check each component for installation condition such as looseness.
• Check the device assembly for bend, damage and cracks. Replace if necessary. H
• Check the cables and equalizer for wear, damage and cracks. Replace if necessary.
• Check the parking brake switch, and replace it if necessary. Refer to BRC-72, "Component Inspection".
ADJUSTMENT I
• To perform adjustment operations, remove rear tires with power tool.
1. Fix the disc rotor using wheel nuts.
2. Release the parking brake pedal by turning the adjusting nut (1) J
with a deep socket wrench and loosening the cable.

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3. Remove the adjusting hole plug from the disc rotor. Turn the
adjuster (1) in the direction (A) as shown in the figure using a N
suitable tool until the disc rotor is locked.
4. Turn back the adjuster 5 or 6 notches from the locked position.
5. Rotate the disc rotor to check that there is no drag. Install the O
adjusting hole plug.
6. Adjust the cable with the following procedure.
a. Operate the parking brake pedal with a force of 490 N (50 kg, P
110 lb) for 10 strokes or more.
b. Adjust the parking brake pedal stroke by turning the adjusting JPFIB0002ZZ
nut with a deep socket wrench.
CAUTION:
Never reuse the adjusting nut if the nut is removed.
c. Operate the parking brake pedal with a force of 196 N (20 kg, 44 lb). Check that the pedal stroke is within
the specified number of notches. (Check it by listening to clicks of ratchet.)

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Standard
Number of notches : Refer to PB-12, "Parking Brake Control"
d. Rotate the disc rotor with the parking brake pedal released and check that there is no drag.
LEVER TYPE
LEVER TYPE : Inspection and Adjustment INFOID:0000000001647900

INSPECTION
Lever Stroke
• Operate the parking brake lever with a force of 196 N (20 kg, 44 lb). Check that the lever stroke is within the
specified number of notches. (Check it by listening to the clicks of the ratchet.)

Standard
Number of notches : Refer to PB-12, "Parking Brake Control"
• When parking brake warning lamp turns ON, check that the lever stroke is within the specified number of
notches. (Check it by listening to the clicks of the ratchet.)

Standard
Number of notches : Refer to PB-12, "Parking Brake Control"
Inspect Components
• Check each component for installation condition such as looseness.
• Check the device assembly for bend, damage and cracks. Replace if necessary.
• Check the cables and equalizer for wear, damage and cracks. Replace if necessary.
• Check the parking brake switch, and replace it if necessary. Refer to BRC-72, "Component Inspection".
ADJUSTMENT
• To perform adjustment operations, remove rear tires with power tool.
1. Fix the disc rotor using wheel nuts.
2. Remove the coin pocket.
3. Release the parking brake lever by turning the adjusting nut (1)
with a deep socket wrench and loosening the cable.

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4. Remove the adjusting hole plug from the disc rotor. Turn the
adjuster (1) in the direction (A) as shown in the figure using a
suitable tool until the disc rotor is locked.
5. Turn back the adjuster 5 or 6 notches from the locked position.
6. Rotate the disc rotor to check that there is no drag. Install the
adjusting hole plug.
7. Adjust the cable with the following procedure.
a. Operate the parking brake lever with a force of 294 N (30 kg, 66
lb) for 10 strokes or more.
b. Adjust the parking brake lever stroke by turning the adjusting nut JPFIB0002ZZ
with a deep socket wrench.
CAUTION:

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Never reuse the adjusting nut if the nut is removed.
c. Operate the parking brake lever with a force of 196 N (20 kg, 44lb). Check that the lever stroke is within A
the specified number of notches. (Check it by listening to the clicks of the ratchet.)

Standard B
Number of notches : Refer to PB-12, "Parking Brake Control"
d. Rotate the disc rotor with the parking brake lever released and check that there is no drag.
C

PB

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PARKING BRAKE SHOE
Inspection INFOID:0000000001647901

Rotate the disc rotor and check for any drag.

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ON-VEHICLE REPAIR A
PARKING BRAKE CONTROL
PEDAL TYPE
B
PEDAL TYPE : Exploded View INFOID:0000000001647902

PB

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JPFIB0004GB

1. Return spring 2. Stopper rubber 3. Device assembly K

4. Pedal pad 5. Adjusting nut 6. Parking brake switch
7. Lock plate 8. Front cable 9. Equalizer
10. Spring 11. Pin 12. Rear cable (LH) L
13. Rear cable (RH)
: Apply multi-purpose grease.
Refer to GI-4, "Components" for symbols not described on the above. M

PEDAL TYPE : Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000001647903

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REMOVAL
1. Remove rear tires with power tool.
2. Remove instrument driver lower panel. Refer to IP-11, "Exploded View". O
3. Disconnect parking brake switch harness connector.
4. Remove adjusting nut and loosen front cable.
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5. Remove device assembly.
6. Remove center console. Refer to IP-23, "Exploded View".
7. Remove the heat insulator and center muffler. Refer to EX-5, "Exploded View".
8. Separate front cable from rear cable, and remove front cable.
9. Remove parking brake shoe, and remove rear cable from toggle lever. Refer to PB-9, "Exploded View".
10. Remove rear cable mounting bolts and nuts, pull out rear cable from vehicle.

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INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of the removal.
PEDAL TYPE : Adjustment INFOID:0000000001647904

ADJUSTMENT AFTER INSTALLATION

Adjust the parking brake pedal stroke. Refer to PB-3, "PEDAL TYPE : Inspection and Adjustment".
LEVER TYPE
LEVER TYPE : Exploded View INFOID:0000000001647905

JPFIB0005GB

1. Adjusting nut 2. Device assembly 3. Front cable

4. Rear cable (LH) 5. Rear cable (RH) 6. Pin
: Apply multi-purpose grease.
Refer to GI-4, "Components" for symbols not described on the above.

LEVER TYPE : Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000001647906

RMOVAL
1. Remove rear tires with power tool.
2. Remove center console. Refer to IP-23, "Exploded View".
3. Disconnect parking brake switch harness connector.
4. Remove adjusting nut and loosen front cable.
5. Remove device assembly.
6. Remove the heat insulator and center muffler. Refer to EX-5, "Exploded View".
7. Separate front cable from rear cable, and remove front cable.
8. Remove parking brake shoe, and remove rear cable from toggle lever. Refer to PB-9, "Exploded View".
9. Remove rear cable mounting bolts and nuts, pull out rear cable from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of the removal.
LEVER TYPE : Adjustment INFOID:0000000001647907

ADJUSTMENT AFTER INSTALLATION

Adjust the parking brake lever stroke. Refer to PB-4, "LEVER TYPE : Inspection and Adjustment".

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PARKING BRAKE SHOE
A
Exploded View INFOID:0000000001647908

PB

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JPFIB0006ZZ

1. Brake shoe 2. Adjuster 3. Adjuster spring K

4. Return spring 5. Anti-rattle pin 6. Retainer
7. Anti-rattle spring 8. Toggle lever
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: Apply PBC (Poly Butyl Cuprysil) grease or silicone-based grease.

Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000001647909

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REMOVAL
WARNING:
Clean any dust from the brake shoes and brake plates with a vacuum dust collector. Never blow with N
compressed air.
1. Remove rear tires with power tool.
2. Remove disc rotor with parking brake completely in the released position. Refer to BR-56, "BRAKE CALI- O
PER ASSEMBLY (1 PISTON TYPE) : Exploded View" (1 piston type), BR-59, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEM-
BLY (2 PISTON TYPE) : Exploded View" (2 piston type).
CAUTION: P
• Put matching marks on the disc rotor and the wheel hub and bearing assembly when reusing the
disc rotor.
• Never drop disc rotor.
3. If disc rotor cannot be removed, remove as follows:
a. Fix the disc rotor with wheel nuts and remove the adjusting hole plug.

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b. Using suitable tool, rotate adjuster (1) in direction (B) to retract
and loosen brake shoe.
4. Remove anti-rattle pins, retainers, anti-rattle springs, and return
spring, adjuster spring.
CAUTION:
Never drop the removed parts.
5. Remove parking brake shoes, adjuster assembly, and toggle
lever.
CAUTION:
• The parking brake shoes for the front wheels are made of
different materials from those for the rear wheels. Never JPFIB0007ZZ

misidentify them when removing.

• Never drop the removed parts.
6. For the removal of back plate, refer to RAX-7, "Exploded View".
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
• Apply PBC (Poly Butyl Cuprysil) grease or silicone-based grease to the back plate and brake shoe.
CAUTION:
The parking brake shoes for the front wheels are made of different materials from those for the rear
wheels. Never misidentify them when removing and replacing.
• Assemble adjusters so that threaded part is expanded when rotat-
ing it in the direction shown by arrow.

A: For RH brake
B: For LH brake
: Vehicle front
: Adjuster expands
• Shorten adjuster by rotating it.
• When disassembling after, apply PBC (Poly Butyl Cuprysil) grease
or silicone-based grease to threads. JPFIB0009ZZ

• Check brake shoe sliding surface and drum inner surface for
grease. Wipe it off if it adhere on the surfaces.
Inspection and Adjustment INFOID:0000000001647910

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Lining Thickness Inspection
• Check thickness (A) of lining.

Standard
Standard thickness : Refer to PB-12, "Parking
Drum Brake"

Limit
Wear limit : Refer to PB-12, "Parking
Drum Brake"
SBR021A

Drum Inner Diameter Inspection

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• Check inner diameter (B) of drum.
A
Standard
Standard inner diameter : Refer to PB-12, "Parking
Drum Brake" B

Limit
Wear limit of inner diame- : Refer to PB-12, "Parking C
ter Drum Brake"
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Other Inspections
• Check the lining for excessive wear, damage, and peeling. Replace if necessary.
• Check the brake shoe sliding surface for excessive wear and damage. Replace if necessary.
• Check the anti-rattle pin and retainer for excessive wear, damage and rust. Replace if necessary. E
• Check the adjuster spring, return spring and anti-rattle spring for settling, excessive wear, damage, and rust.
Replace if necessary.
• Check the adjuster for smoothness. Replace if necessary. PB
• Check the toggle lever for excessive wear, damage and rust. Replace if necessary.
• Visually check inside of the drum for excessive wear, cracks, and damage with a pair of vernier calipers.
Replace if necessary.
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ADJUSTMENT AFTER INSTALLATION
• Adjust the parking brake pedal stroke or lever stroke. Refer to PB-3, "PEDAL TYPE : Inspection and Adjust-
ment" (pedal type), PB-4, "LEVER TYPE : Inspection and Adjustment" (lever type). H
• Perform break-in operation as follows after replacing brake shoe and/or disc rotor, or if brakes do not func-
tion well.
1. Adjust parking brake pedal stroke or lever stroke to the specified amount. Refer to PB-3, "PEDAL TYPE :
Inspection and Adjustment" (pedal type), PB-4, "LEVER TYPE : Inspection and Adjustment" (lever type). I
2. Perform parking brake break-in (drag on) operation by driving vehicle under the following conditions:

Drive forward J
· Vehicle speed : Approx. 30 km/h (19 MPH) set (constant and forward)
· Parking brake operating force : Approx. 294 N (30 kg, 66 lb) set constant
· time : Approx. 35 sec. K
CAUTION:
To prevent lining from getting too hot, allow a cool off period of approximately 5 minutes after
every break-in operation. L
3. After the break-in procedure, check parking brake pedal stroke or lever stroke of parking brake. If it is out
of the specification, adjust again. Refer to PB-3, "PEDAL TYPE : Inspection and Adjustment" (pedal type),
PB-4, "LEVER TYPE : Inspection and Adjustment" (lever type). M

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Parking Drum Brake INFOID:0000000001647911

Unit: mm (in)

Standard thickness 3.2 (0.126)

Brake lining
Wear limit 1.5 (0.059)
Standard inner diameter 172 (6.77) dia.
Drum (disc)
Wear limit of inner diameter 173 (6.81) dia.

Parking Brake Control INFOID:0000000001647912

Control type Pedal type Lever type

Number of notches [under force of 196 N (20 kg, 44 lb)] 2 – 3 notches 7 − 8 notches
Number of notches when parking brake warning lamp turns ON 1 notch 1 notch

Revision: 2007 June PB-12 G37 Coupe