How to Adjust the Parking Brake?

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McJohn
07/30/25 12:16am
First, fully release the parking brake lever to its limit position. Remove the clamping bolt at the end of the rocker arm, detach the rocker arm, and rotate it counterclockwise by one or several teeth. Then, readjust the adjustment nut on the pull rod until the parking brake lever has a travel of 3-5 clicks, the lever feels noticeably harder to pull, and the vehicle can stop according to technical requirements. Below is relevant information: 1. The parking brake, commonly referred to as the handbrake, is a manually operated brake installed in motor vehicles to stabilize the vehicle after it has come to a stop, preventing accidents caused by rolling on inclined surfaces. The typical handbrake is located within easy reach of the driver's right hand for convenience. Some automatic transmission models on the market feature a foot brake with the same function as the handbrake, positioned outside the driver's left foot. Advanced models may also include an electronic parking brake system. 2. To engage the parking brake, press down on the brake pedal and fully pull up the parking brake lever. To release the parking brake, press down on the brake pedal, slightly lift the parking brake lever, press the button on the handle with your thumb, and then lower the lever back to its original position. 3. For vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, always apply the parking brake first before shifting the gear lever to the "P" (Park) position. When parking on an incline, if you shift to "P" before applying the parking brake, the weight of the vehicle may make it difficult to shift out of the "P" position when you are ready to drive.
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