Problem Symptoms Table
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Toyota RAV4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
HINT:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the problem symptom. The potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.
Parking brake system
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
| Symptom | Suspected area | Refer to |
|---|---|---|
| Parking brake drags | 1. Parking brake lever travel (adjustment necessary) | PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM |
| 2. No. 1 parking brake cable (sticking) | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| 3. No. 2 parking brake cable (sticking) | PARKING BRAKE CABLE | |
| 4. No. 3 parking brake cable (sticking) | PARKING BRAKE CABLE | |
| 5. Parking brake shoe clearance (adjustment necessary) | DISASSEMBLY | |
| 6. Shoe return tension spring (damaged) | PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY |