I actually did adjust at the caliper during my last pad/fluid change and the parking brake lever has MORE slack in it than before. I tightened the allen nuts and backed off 1/4 turn (barely anything) in the process. Not sure where the nut/screw in the console is since I can't see it. Any ideas?
first off, there is never any reason to pull the parking brake when you are moving. its why its called a parking brake and not an emergency brake anymore.
second. i would first check to see if your brake pads are worn, not much point in adjusting anything if the brakes are shot.
my guess would be the calipers are out of adjustment. easy to fix. there is a 14mm nut on the back of the caliper, undo that and there is an allen head bolt (4mm i believe) underneath it that adjusts the piston in an out. the 14mm bolt is essentially a protective cap. tighten the allen key all the way until it stops, then back it off at least a half turn. this will ensure that the piston is nice and close and when you pull the parking brake handle it engages quicker.
don't bother adjusting anything from inside the car. there is an automatic adjustment system that usually keeps the cables adjusted properly, but if your pads are worn way down, the way i just oulined for you should work pretty good.
really?
check page 4-11-22 for rear caliper adjustment procedure.
also note, page 4-12-01 outlines the adjustment for the handle, and the only purpose to adjust at the handle is to make sure the light comes on. the brake adjustment is only done at the caliper.
the rear calipers are self adjusting.
Oh, didn't know that.
Anyway, I took another look at the mechanism this morning and I can safely say that the nut that adjusts the tension has nothing to do with the parking brake light. The light will come on after the first click of the parking brake mechanism no matter what the tension is on the cable.
really?
check page 4-11-22 for rear caliper adjustment procedure.
also note, page 4-12-01 outlines the adjustment for the handle, and the only purpose to adjust at the handle is to make sure the light comes on. the brake adjustment is only done at the caliper.
but my problem is one caliper only, one side is engaging more than the other one. .
this is what mine keeps doing, but i think i have it set now. I jacked up the rear of the car, put on the E-brake and tried to spin each wheel. Adjusted from there
does anyone know if these car's require adjustment after the first adjustment?
the rear calipers are self adjusting.
