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INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1: Insufficient Parking Brake Function: Diagnosis

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  1. STEP 1. Check the excessive parking brake lever stroke. 

    Refer to PARKING BRAKE LEVER STROKE CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT  .

    Q: Is the parking brake lever stroke adjusted properly? 

  2. 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 (Refer to PARKING BRAKE CABLE  ). Then go to Step  5.
    • NO:  Go to Step 3.
  3. STEP 3. Check the brake lining and brake drum for wear. 

    Refer to BRAKE DRUM INSIDE DIAMETER CHECK  .

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

    • YES:  Replace the rear brake shoe assembly or rear brake disk (Refer to PARKING BRAKE LINING AND DRUM  ). Then go to Step  5.
    • NO:  Go to Step 4.
  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 LINING SEATING PROCEDURE  ) and then go to Step 5.
  5. STEP 5. Retest the system. 

    Q: Is the malfunction eliminated? 

    • YES:  The procedure is complete.
    • NO:  Recheck from Step  1.