Symptom M: Parking Brake Effect Insufficient
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SYMPTOM M: PARKING BRAKE EFFECT INSUFFICIENT
| Cause | Solution |
|---|---|
| Parking Brake Shoes Oil-Splattered | Replace Parking Brake Shoes, Determine Cause Of Splattering |
| Excessive Dead Travel Between Brake Shoes & Brake Drums | Adjust Parking Brake |
| Excessive Dead Travel In Cables | Adjust Parking Brake |
| Cables Adjusted Incorrectly | Adjust Parking Brake |
| Corroded Transmitting Elements | Remove & Install Parking Brake & Expanding Locks, Check Bowden Cables & Replace If Necessary |