Pinpoint Test B : Parking Brake Will Not Release
- 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. REFER to: Parking Brake Control . - 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. REFER to: Parking Brake Control . No GO to B3 - 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?
Yes INSTALL new rear parking brake cables. REFER to: Parking Brake Cable . No INSPECT the rear brake components on the affected wheel end(s). INSTALL new rear brake components as necessary and ADJUST the parking brake cables. REFER to: Parking Brake Cable Adjustment .