Pinpoint Test C : C2005:74, C2006:74

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C1 CHECK THE REAR BRAKE PADS
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
- Inspect the minimum thickness of the rear brake pads. Refer to: Brake System Inspection .
Are the brake pads present and do the brake pads meet the minimum thickness specification?

Yes GO to C2

No INSTALL new rear brake pads. Refer to: Brake Pads .

C2 CHECK THE REAR BRAKE DISCS
- Inspect the minimum thickness of the rear brake discs. Refer to: Brake System Inspection .
Do the brake discs meet the minimum thickness specification?

Yes GO to C3

No INSTALL new rear brake discs. Refer to: Brake Disc .

C3 CHECK THE ACTUATOR PISTON OPERATION
- Remove the parking brake actuator motor. Refer to: Parking Brake Actuator Motor .
- Using hand force, turn the ball screw drive on the brake caliper counterclockwise and observe the piston for movement.
Does the piston move when the ball screw drive is turned?

Yes INSTALL a new actuator motor. Refer to: Parking Brake Actuator Motor .

No INSTALL a new rear brake caliper. Refer to: Brake Caliper .