INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1: Insufficient Parking Brake Function: Diagnosis

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

STEP 1. Check the excessive parking brake lever stroke.
Refer to ON-VEHICLE SERVICE .

Q: Is the parking brake lever stroke adjusted properly?

YES : Go to Step 2.

NO : Adjust the parking brake lever stroke or check the parking brake cable routing. Then go to Step 5.
STEP 2. Check the parking brake rear cable for sticking.
Q: Is the parking brake rear cable stuck?

YES : Replace the parking brake rear cable. Then go to Step 5.

NO : Go to Step 3.
STEP 3. Check the brake lining and brake drum for wear.
Refer to INSPECTION .

Q: Is the brake lining thickness or brake drum inside diameter outside of specification?

YES : Replace the shoe and lining assembly or rear brake disc (Refer to PARKING BRAKE LINING AND DRUM ). Then go to Step 5.

NO : Go to Step 4.
STEP 4. Check for oil, water, etc., on the lining contact surfaces.
Q: Is oil, water, etc., on the lining contact surface?

YES : Replace the part and determine and repair source/cause of foreign material. Then go to Step 5.

NO : Carry out the parking brake lining seating procedure (Refer to PARKING BRAKE SWITCH CHECK ) and then go to Step 5.
STEP 5. Retest the system.
Q: Is the malfunction eliminated?

YES : The procedure is complete.

NO : Recheck from Step 1.