Hyundai Sonata: Parking brake - MaintenanceHyundai Sonata: Parking brake

Checking the parking brake

Type A

Type A

Check whether the stroke is within specification when the parking brake pedal is depressed with 44 lb (20 kg, 196 N) of force. Also, the parking brake alone should securely hold the vehicle on a fairly steep grade. If the stroke is more or less than specified, have the parking brake adjusted by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Stroke : 4~5 notch

Check the stroke of the parking brake by counting the number of “clicks’’ heard

Check the stroke of the parking brake by counting the number of “clicks’’ heard while fully applying it from the released position. Also, the parking brake alone should securely hold the vehicle on a fairly steep grade. If the stroke is more or less than specified, have the parking brake adjusted by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Stroke : 5 “clicks’’ at a force of 44 lbs (20 kg, 196 N).

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