Parking Brake Will Not Hold Or Release
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Safari and 2003 Chevrolet Astro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Were you sent here from the Parking Brake Symptom List? If so, go to next step. If not, go toGENERAL DIAGNOSIS (PARKING BRAKE) .
- Inspect parking brake system for proper operation. See PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS . Did you find and correct a condition? If so, go to step 5. If not, go to next step.
- Inspect disc brake system for proper operation. See DISC BRAKE SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS . Did you find and correct a condition? If so, go to step 5. If not, go to next step.
- Inspect hydraulic brake system for proper operation. See HYDRAULIC BRAKES SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS . Did you find and correct a condition? If so, go to next step. If not, go to GENERAL DIAGNOSIS (HYDRAULIC BRAKES) .
- Road test vehicle in order to confirm proper operation. See BRAKE SYSTEM ROAD TEST . Is the condition still present? If so, go to 2. If condition is not present, system is okay.