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Pinpoint Test B: The Parking Brake Will Not Release

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  1. B1 CHECK THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL 
    • Press the parking brake control pedal.
    • Does the parking brake control move? 
    1. YES  : Go to  B2.
    2. NO  : INSTALL a new parking brake control. REFER to Parking Brake Control . TEST the system for normal operation.
  2. B2 CHECK THE REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLES 
    • Disconnect the LH and RH cables from the intermediate cable equalizer.
    • Disconnect the LH and RH parking brake cables from the subframe brackets and the brake calipers.
    • While holding the rear cable conduit, attempt to slide the rear cable inside the conduit.
    • Does the cable slide freely inside the conduit? 
    1. YES  : Go to  B3.
    2. NO  : INSTALL new rear brake cable(s). REFER to Parking Brake Cable - Rear . TEST the system for normal operation.
  3. B3 CHECK THE REAR BRAKE CALIPERS AND HARDWARE 
    • Inspect the brake calipers, actuators and return springs.
    • Are the components in good condition? 
    1. YES  : Go to  B4.
    2. NO  : INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to REAR DISC BRAKE article. TEST the system for normal operation.
  4. B4 ISOLATE THE INTERMEDIATE PARKING BRAKE CABLE 
    • Disconnect the intermediate cable from the front cable at the cable union.
      • Fig 1: Locating Cable-To-Cable Connector Clip
      GF0006709Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • While holding the intermediate cable conduit, attempt to slide the intermediate cable inside the conduit.
    • Does the cable slide freely inside the conduit? 
    1. YES  : Go to  B5.
    2. NO  : INSTALL new intermediate cable. REFER to Parking Brake Cable - Intermediate . TEST the system for normal operation.
  5. B5 ISOLATE THE FRONT PARKING BRAKE CABLE 
    • Press the retaining tabs and disconnect the front parking brake conduit from the parking brake control bracket.
    • Push the front parking brake conduit grommet through the body.
    • Verify that the front cable conduit can slide freely on the cable.
    • Does the conduit slide freely on the cable? 
    1. YES  : INSTALL a new parking brake control. REFER to Parking Brake Control . TEST the system for normal operation.
    2. NO  : INSTALL a new front cable. TEST the system for normal operation.
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