Park Brake Will Not Hold or Release
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Cadillac ATS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Were you sent here from the Park Brake Symptom table? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic Starting Point - Vehicle |
| 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 7 | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 | Is the vehicle equipped with an integral park brake? | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 5 |
| 4 | Inspect the disc brake system for proper operation. Refer to Disc Brake System Diagnosis
. Did you find and correct a condition? |
Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 6 |
| 5 | Inspect the parking brake adjustment. Refer to Parking Brake Adjustment . Did you find and correct a condition? |
Go to Step 7 | Go to Diagnostic Starting Point - Vehicle |
| 6 | Inspect the hydraulic brake system for proper operation. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Diagnosis
. Did you find and correct a condition? |
Go to Step 7 | Go to Diagnostic Starting Point - Vehicle |
| 7 | Road test the vehicle in order to confirm proper operation. Refer to Brake System Vehicle Road Test
. Is the condition still present? |
Go to Step 2 | System OK |