Work Procedure

Disconnecting the battery negative terminal with the parking brake on, prevents the parking brake from releasing. Releasing is performed mechanically.

1. DISCONNECT PARKING BRAKE ACTUATOR HARNESS CONNECTOR 
   1. Disconnect the parking brake actuator harness connector (1) from the rear caliper assembly.

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   GO TO 2.

2. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE ACTUATOR 

   Remove the parking brake actuator (2) from the rear brake caliper assembly (1).

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   GO TO 3.

3. RELEASE OF PARKING BRAKE 

   Rotate the rear brake caliper assembly (1) spindle part (A) clockwise.

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   Is the parking brake released?

   YES

   GO TO 4.

   NO

   Check the rear brake caliper assembly. Refer to REAR BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Exploded View .

4. REPLACE REAR CALIPER ASSEMBLY 

   Replace the rear caliper assembly. Refer to REAR BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Removal & Installation .

   CAUTION: Never reuse the parking brake actuator.

   End of work.