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Pinpoint Test B: The Parking Brake Will Not Release

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  1. B1 CHECK THE FRONT PARKING BRAKE CABLE 
    • Release the parking brake control.
    • If the vehicle cannot be moved, raise and support it.
    • Release the parking brake cable tension. Refer to PARKING BRAKE CABLE TENSION RELEASE .
    • Disconnect the parking brake cable at the parking brake lever.
    • Does the parking brake release? 
    • Yes  : INSPECT the front parking brake cable for binding. INSPECT the parking brake control for wear or damage. INSTALL new components as necessary.
    • No  : GO to B2.
  2. B2 CHECK THE PARKING BRAKE REAR CABLES 
    • Disconnect the RH parking brake rear cable and conduit and the LH parking brake rear cable and conduit from the parking brake lever at each wheel.
    • Does the parking brake release? 
    • Yes  : INSPECT the parking brake rear cable and conduits for wear or damage. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to PARKING BRAKE CABLE - INTERMEDIATE  or PARKING BRAKE CABLE - REAR . TEST the system for normal operation.
    • No  : REPAIR the worn or damaged rear wheel parking brake components as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation.
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