INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1: Insufficient Parking Brake Function: Diagnosis
- 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?
- 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 cable for sticking.
Q: Is the parking brake cable stuck?
- YES: Replace the cable. Then go to Step 5.
- NO: Go to Step 3.
- STEP 3. Check the brake lining and brake drum for wear.
Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION < EXCEPT RALLIART > or REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION < RALLIART > .
Q: Is the brake lining thickness or brake drum inside diameter out of specification?
- YES: Replace the rear brake shoe assembly or rear brake disc (Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION < EXCEPT RALLIART > or REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION < RALLIART > ). 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 LINING SEATING PROCEDURE ) and then go to Step 5.
- STEP 5. Retest the system.
Q: Is the malfunction eliminated?
- YES: The procedure is complete.
- NO: Return to Step 1.