Mitsubishi MOTORS Space Runner 1999 Workshop Manual Supplement page 818

PARKING BRAKES –
2. If the parking brake lever stroke is not the standard value,
Adjusting nut
Nut
holder
PARKING BRAKE SWITCH CHECK
Check for continuity between the parking brake switch terminal
and the switch mounting bolt.
When parking brake lever is
pulled
When parking brake lever is
released
On-vehicle Service
adjust as described below.
(1) Loosen the adjusting nut to the end of the cable rod,
thus freeing the parking brake cable.
(2) With the engine idling, forcefully depress the brake
pedal five or six times and confirm that the pedal stroke
stops changing.
NOTE
If the pedal
automatic-adjustment
normally, and the clearance between the shoe and
drum is correct.
(3) Turn the adjusting nut to adjust the parking brake
lever stroke to the standard value. After adjusting,
check that there is no space between the adjusting
nut and the parking brake lever.
Check that the adjusting nut is also securely held
by the nut holder.
Caution
If the parking brake lever stroke is below the
standard value and the braking is too firm, the
rear brakes may drag.
(4) After adjusting the parking brake lever stroke, jack
up the rear of the vehicle. Release the parking brake
and turn the rear wheels to check that the rear brakes
are not dragging.
stroke stops changing,
mechanism is
Continuity
No continuity
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functioning
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