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Parking Brake

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Check the operation of the parking brake system with the vehicle on a hoist and the parking brake control fully released. Check for any damaged cables and install new components as necessary. Check the rear brake adjustment or carry out the brake system diagnosis. Refer to PARKING BRAKE .

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Mechanical Electrical
  • Brake master cylinder
  • Brake caliper piston
  • Brake discs
  • Wheel bearings
  • Brake pads
  • Brake shoes and linings
  • Brake drum
  • Power brake booster
  • Brake pedal linkage
  • Booster vacuum hose
  • Tires
  • Foreign material
  • Parking brake switch
  • Damaged or corroded wiring harness
  • Brake master cylinder fluid level switch