Pinpoint Test B: The Parking Brake Does Not Release And/Or Parking Brake Shoes Drag
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- 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 .
- No : CONNECT the handle and cable. TEST the system for normal operation.
- B2 CHECK THE REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLES
- Disconnect the LH cable from the RH conduit equalizer.
- Disconnect the front parking brake cable from the RH rear parking brake cable at the cable union.
- 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.
Does the cable slide freely inside the conduit?
- Yes : GO to B3 .
- No : INSTALL new rear brake cable(s). REFER to PARKING BRAKE CABLE - REAR, LH or PARKING BRAKE CABLE - REAR, RH . TEST the system for normal operation.
- B3 CHECK THE REAR PARKING BRAKE SHOES AND HARDWARE
- Remove the rear brake disc. Refer to REAR DISC BRAKE .
- 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. REFER to PARKING BRAKE SHOES . TEST the system for normal operation.
- B4 ISOLATE THE FRONT PARKING BRAKE CABLE
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NOTE: The parking brake control take-up spool tab may need to be bent aside to allow the cable to be removed.
Disconnect the front parking brake cable and conduit from the parking brake control.
- While holding the cable conduit, attempt to slide the cable inside the conduit.
Does the cable slide freely inside the conduit?
- Yes : INSTALL a new parking brake control. REFER to PARKING BRAKE CONTROL . TEST the system for normal operation.
- No : INSTALL a new front cable. TEST the system for normal operation.
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