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Parking/Emergency Brake

Ensure parking brake lever is fully released. Raise and support vehicle. If using body contact hoist, support rear axle using jack stands. Turn adjuster nut against cable equalizer until rear wheels drag. Loosen adjuster nut until rear wheels rotate with no drag. Apply and release parking brake lever fully. Ensure parking brake lever is released fully. Lower vehicle. Check operation of parking brake.