Pinpoint Test B: The Parking Brake Will Not Release And/Or Parking Brake Shoes Drag
- B1 CHECK THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL RELEASE HANDLE AND CABLE
- Verify that the release handle and cable are connected to the parking brake control.
- Are the release handle and cable connected?
- Yes:
Go To B2
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- No:
CONNECT the handle and cable, then TEST the system for normal operation.
- B2 CHECK THE REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLES
- Disconnect the RH cable from the LH conduit equalizer, then disconnect the LH cable from the front cable.
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- Disconnect the rear parking brake cables from the parking brake actuating levers.
- While holding the rear cable conduit, attempt to slide the rear cable inside the conduit
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- Does the cable slide freely inside the conduit?
- B3 CHECK THE REAR PARKING BRAKE SHOES AND HARDWARE
- Remove the rear brake disc. Refer to REAR DISC BRAKES
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- Inspect the parking brake shoes, hardware and backing plate.
- Are the shoes, hardware and backing plate in good condition?
- Yes:
Go To B4
.
- No:
INSTALL new components as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation.
- B4 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?
- Yes:
INSTALL a new parking brake control. REFER to PARKING BRAKE CONTROL in this information. TEST the system for normal operation.
- No:
INSTALL a new front cable. TEST the system for normal operation.