Pinpoint Test B: The Parking Brake Will Not Release

B1 CHECK PARKING BRAKE CONTROL
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on the hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND 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.
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 .