Park Brake Will Not Hold or Release
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Park Brake Will Not Hold or Release
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Were you sent here from the Park Brake Symptom table? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic Starting Point - Park Brake |
| 2 | Inspect the park brake system for proper operation. Refer to Park Brake System Diagnosis . Did you find and correct a condition? |
Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 | Inspect the drum brake system, if equipped, for proper operation. Refer to Drum Brake System Diagnosis
in Hydraulic Brakes. Did you find and correct a condition? |
Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 | Inspect the disc brake system for proper operation. Refer to Disc Brake System Diagnosis
in Hydraulic Brakes. Did you find and correct a condition? |
Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 5 |
| 5 | Inspect the hydraulic brake system for proper operation. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Diagnosis
in Hydraulic Brakes. Did you find and correct a condition? |
Go to Step 6 | Go to Diagnostic Starting Point - Park Brake |
| 6 | Road test the vehicle in order to confirm proper operation. Refer to Brake System Vehicle Road Test
in Hydraulic Brakes. Is the condition still present? |
Go to Step 2 | System OK |