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Pinpoint Test B: The Parking Brake Will Not Release

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  1. B1 CHECK THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE 
    • Disconnect the parking brake cable at the parking brake lever.
    • Does the parking brake release? 
    • Yes  : REPAIR the binding condition in the parking brake cable or parking brake control. TEST the system for normal operation.
    • No  : REPAIR the binding condition in the parking brake components of the drum-in-hat system (E-150-E-350).

    INSTALL a new parking brake assembly (E-450). TEST the system for normal operation.

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