Pinpoint Test B: The Parking Brake Will Not Release
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- B1 CHECK PARKING BRAKE CONTROL
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on the hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
- Apply the parking brake.
- Release the parking brake.
- Does the parking brake release?
Yes : CHECK for other causes such as conventional brake system components.
No : GO to B2.
- B2 CHECK THE FRONT PARKING BRAKE CABLE
- Disconnect the front parking brake cable from the rear parking brake cable.
- Rotate the rear wheels by hand.
- Do the rear tires turn freely?
Yes : INSTALL a new front parking brake cable. REFER to PARKING BRAKE CABLE - FRONT . TEST the system for normal operation.
No : GO to B3.
- Disconnect the front parking brake cable from the rear parking brake cable.
- B3 CHECK THE REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLE
- Disconnect the rear parking brake cables at the rear brakes, one at a time.
- Rotate the rear wheel affected by the disconnected parking brake.
- Does the wheel turn freely?
Yes : INSTALL a new rear parking brake cable. REFER to PARKING BRAKE CABLE - REAR . TEST the system for normal operation.
No : REFER to BRAKE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
- Disconnect the rear parking brake cables at the rear brakes, one at a time.