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Pinpoint Test B: Parking Brake Will Not Release

  1. B1 CHECK THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL 
    • Apply and release the parking brake control.

    Does the parking brake control fully release? 

    • Yes  : GO to B2 
    • No  : INSTALL a new parking brake control. Parking Brake Control

      REFER to: PARKING BRAKE CONTROL .

  2. B2 ISOLATE THE FRONT BRAKE CABLE 
    • Disconnect the front parking brake cable from the rear parking brake cable equalizer.

    Do the rear wheel(s) spin freely? 

    • Yes  : INSTALL a new front parking brake cable. Parking Brake Control

      REFER to: PARKING BRAKE CONTROL .

    • No  : GO to B3 
  3. B3 ISOLATE THE REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLES 
    • Disconnect the rear parking brake cable from the rear brake caliper at the affected wheel end(s).

    Do the wheel(s) spin freely?