INSPECTION PROCEDURE 2: Insufficient Parking Brake Function: Diagnosis
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- STEP 1. Check the excessive parking brake lever stroke.
Q: Is there a fault?
YES : Adjust the parking brake lever stroke or check the parking brake cable routing. Then go to Step 7.
NO: Go to Step 2.
- STEP 2. Check the parking brake cable sticking.
Q: Is there a fault?
YES : Replace it. Then go to Step 7.
NO: Go to Step 3.
- STEP 3. Check the worn brake lining.
Q: Is there a fault?
YES : Replace it. Then go to Step 7.
No : Go to Step 4.
- STEP 4. Check the grease or oil on lining surface.
Q: Is there a fault?
YES : Replace it. Then go to Step 7.
NO: Go to Step 5. < Vehicles with drum brake > Go to Step 7. < Vehicles with drum-in-disc brake >
- STEP 5. Check the stuck wheel cylinder.
Q: Is there a fault?
YES : Replace it. Then go to Step 7.
NO: Go to Step 6.
- STEP 6. Check the auto adjuster malfunction.
Q: Is there a fault?
YES : Replace it. Then go to Step 7.
NO: Go to Step 7.
- STEP 7. Check symptom.
Q: Is the malfunction eliminated?
YES : Diagnosis is complete.
NO: Recheck from Step 1.