Symptom Chart

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Symptom Chart

SYMPTOM CHART

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
The red brake warning indicator is always illuminated	Parking brake not fully released	RELEASE the parking brake. TEST the system for normal operation.
	Low brake fluid level	REFER to BRAKE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION to diagnose the hydraulic brake system.
	Wiring, terminals or connectors	REFER to BRAKE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION to diagnose the brake warning indicator circuit.
	Brake master cylinder inoperative	CARRY OUT the Brake Master Cylinder Component Test. REFER to Component Tests in BRAKE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
The parking brake will not apply	Rear brake shoes out of adjustment	VERIFY rear brake shoe adjustment, ADJUST as necessary. REFER to DRUM BRAKE .
	Parking brake cables out of adjustment	VERIFY parking brake cable adjustment, ADJUST as necessary. REFER to PARKING BRAKE CABLE ADJUSTMENT .
	Parking brake control Parking brake cables Parking brake cable equalizer Rear brake shoes and/or hardware	GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
The parking brake will not release and/or rear brakes drag	Parking brake control Parking brake cables Parking brake cable equalizer Rear brake shoes and/or hardware	GO to PINPOINT TEST B .