Park Brake Will Not Hold Or Release
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Sonoma, 2003 GMC Jimmy, 2003 Chevrolet S10 Pickup, and 2003 Chevrolet Blazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Were you sent here from SYMPTOMS - PARK BRAKE under TROUBLE SHOOTING? If so, go to the next step. If not, go to STARTING POINT - PARK BRAKE under TROUBLE SHOOTING.
- Inspect the park brake system for proper operation. See PARK BRAKE SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS under SYSTEM TESTS. Did you find and correct the condition? If so, go to step 5. If not, go to the next step.
- Inspect the disc brake system for proper operation. See DISC BRAKE SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS under SYSTEM TESTS. Did you find and correct a condition? If so, go to step 5. If not, go to the next step.
- Inspect the hydraulic brake system for proper operation. See HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS under SYSTEM TESTS. Did you find and correct a condition? If so, go to the next step. If not, go to STARTING POINT - PARK BRAKE under TROUBLE SHOOTING.
- Road test the vehicle in order to confirm proper operation. See BRAKE SYSTEM VEHICLE ROAD TEST under TROUBLE SHOOTING. Is the condition still present? If so, go to step 2. If not, the system is okay.