Honda Civic Service Manual: Parking Brake Adjustment (Drum Brake)

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Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is securely supported.

1.

Remove the center console rear trim (A).

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Release the parking brake lever fully.

2.

Loosen the adjusting nut (A).

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Loosen the adjusting nut (A).

2.

Press the brake pedal several times to set the self-adjusting brake before adjusting the parking brake.

3.

Pull the parking brake lever 1 click.

4.

Tighten the parking brake adjusting nut until the parking brakes drag slightly when the rear wheels are turned.

5.

Release the parking brake lever fully.

6.

Check that the parking brakes do not drag when the rear wheels are turned.

7.

Readjust if necessary.

8.

Make sure the parking brake lever is within the specified number of clicks (7 to 9 clicks).

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Install the center console rear trim (A).