Thread: parking brake.
View Single Post
Old 02-25-2004, 11:33 AM   #2 (permalink)
karlconnell
Registered User
iTrader: (0)
 
karlconnell's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Phoenix, AZ.
Posts: 294
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Quote:
Originally Posted by amati5
I never felt that the parking brake do much when I park on the slope. I read the manual and it says with 44 lb of force, I should get 3-4 clicks. I pressed my parking brake all the way down and counted a total of 11 clicks. Is it normal, or should I have it checked?
It's normal amati51. You have to be able to push it all the way down as that's how the tension from the parking brake is released. 3-6 clicks should be enough to put tension on the rotors to keep the vehicle from moving though (if you have a heavy load you may need more).
__________________
2004 Titan SE CC RWD, Canteen
Big Tow Package
Utility Bed Package
SE Preferred Package
Sliding Bed Extender
Sliding Tool Box
Hood Protector
2003 Toyota 4Runner 4x4 V8
2004 Arctic Fox 22H Travel Trailer
Truck and RV
karlconnell is offline   Reply With Quote