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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? 

    • YES:  Go to Step 2.
    • NO:  Adjust the parking brake lever stroke or check the parking brake cable routing (Refer to PARKING BRAKE SWITCH CHECK ). Then go to Step  4.
  2. STEP 2. Check the parking brake cable for sticking. 

    Q: Is the parking brake cable stuck? 

    • YES:  Replace the cable (Refer to PARKING BRAKE CABLE ). Then go to Step 3.
    • NO:  Go to Step 3.
  3. STEP 3. Retest the system. 

    Q: Is the malfunction eliminated? 

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