Symptom Chart

SYMPTOM CHART

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
Rear brakes drag	Parking brake component	REPAIR or INSTALL new parking brake components as necessary. REFER to Parking Brake Control , Parking Brake Cable - Rear, LH , Parking Brake Cable - Rear, RH , Parking Brake Cable - Front or Parking Brake Shoes .
	Brake caliper guide pins	INSPECT the brake caliper guide pins. REFER to Diagnosis and Testing in BRAKE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article. REPAIR or INSTALL new components as necessary.
	Brake caliper	INSPECT the brake calipers as necessary. REFER to Diagnosis and Testing in BRAKE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article. REPAIR or INSTALL new components as necessary.
	Brake booster	CARRY OUT the Brake Booster Component Test. REFER to Diagnosis and Testing in BRAKE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
	Brake master cylinder	CARRY OUT the Brake Master Cylinder Component Test. REFER to Diagnosis and Testing in BRAKE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
The parking brake does not apply	Front parking brake cable Parking brake control Parking brake equalizer Parking brake shoes and hardware Rear parking brake cables	Go to Pinpoint Test A .
The parking brake will not release	Front parking brake cable Parking brake control Parking brake control release handle Parking brake return springs Parking brake shoes and hardware Rear parking brake cables	Go to Pinpoint Test B .