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Pinpoint Test A: The Parking Brake Will Not Apply

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  1. A1 CHECK THE PARKING BRAKE CABLES 
    • With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
    • Inspect for broken or binding parking brake cables.
    • Is there a parking brake cable concern? 

    Yes  : INSTALL a new parking brake cable as necessary. REFER to PARKING BRAKE CABLE - REAR . TEST the system for normal operation.

    No  : GO to A2.

  2. A2 CHECK THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL 
    • Operate the parking brake control.
    • Does the parking brake control operate smoothly? 

    Yes  : GO to A3.

    No  : INSTALL a new parking brake control. REFER to PARKING BRAKE CONTROL . TEST the system for normal operation.

  3. A3 CHECK THE PARKING BRAKE COMPONENTS 
    • Operate the parking brake control and observe the parking brake components.
    • Do the parking brake components operate correctly? 

    Yes  : CHECK the brake pad installation. REFER to REAR DISC BRAKE .

    No  : INSTALL new components. TEST the system for normal operation.

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