INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1: Insufficient Parking Brake Function: Diagnosis
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- 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.
- 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.
- STEP 3. Retest the system.
Q: Is the malfunction eliminated?
- YES: The procedure is complete.
- NO: Recheck from Step 1.