Isuzu N Series 2008 Owner's Manual page 416

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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Brake
drum
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Parking Brake
Inspection
Pull the parking brake lever slowly from
the fully released position while counting
the clicks produced as the lever engages
ratchet plate notches to check that it can
be raised the proper amount and the lever
is held firmly. Also, on a dry sloping road,
check that the parking brake can hold the
vehicle stationary.
* Number of notches before parking brake
is set when lever is pulled slowly from
released position with pull force of about
147 N (15 kgf/33 lb)
Adjustments
Cover
Adjustment
hole
Handling the Jack → Refer to page 7-128
MFU770SH009101
Lever stroke*
6 to 8 notches
1. Park the vehicle on a level and flat
ground surface, prevent the vehicle
from moving by applying chocks
to the front and back of the front
wheels, and release the parking brake
completely.
2. Loosen the parking brake lever cable
adjusting nut inside the cab.
3. Confirm that the transmission is in
the neutral position and then raise
the vehicle with a jack until the rear
wheels come clear of the ground.
4. Support the raised vehicle with jack
stands.
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