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Pinpoint Test

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following: 

  1. CHECK THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL
    1. Press the parking brake control pedal.

    Does the parking brake control move? 

    • Yes: GO to .
    • No: INSTALL a new parking brake control. REFER to Parking Brake Control . TEST the system for normal operation.
  2. CHECK THE REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLES
    1. Disconnect the LH and RH cables from the front cable equalizer.
    2. Disconnect the LH and RH parking brake cables from the subframe brackets and the brake calipers.
    3. While holding the rear cable conduit, attempt to slide the rear cable inside the conduit.

    Does the cable slide freely inside the conduit? 

  3. CHECK THE REAR BRAKE CALIPERS AND HARDWARE
    1. Inspect the brake calipers, actuators and return springs.

    Are the components in good condition? 

    • Yes: INSTALL a new parking brake control. REFER to Parking Brake Control . TEST the system for normal operation.
    • No: INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to REAR DISC BRAKE . TEST the system for normal operation.