No | INSTALL new RH or LH rear parking brake cables as necessary. REFER to: Parking Brake Cable LH (206-05 Parking Brake and Actuation, Removal and Installation). REFER to: Parking Brake Cable RH (206-05 Parking Brake and Actuation, Removal and Installation). |
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Parking Brake Will Not Release
Normal Operation and Fault Conditions
When the parking brake release button is pressed and the brake control is released, the tension on the parking brake cables return the system to the released position.
Possible Sources
Parking brake cable(s) Parking brake control Rear brake caliper(s) Parking brake cable equalizer
PINPOINT TEST B : PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT RELEASE
B1 CHECK THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL
Apply and release the parking brake control.
Does the parking brake control fully release?
Yes | GO to B2 |
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No | INSTALL a new parking brake control and front cable assembly as necessary. REFER to: Parking Brake Control (206-05 Parking Brake and Actuation, Removal and Installation). TEST the system for normal operation. |
B2 ISOLATE THE FRONT BRAKE CABLE
Disconnect the front parking brake cable from the rear parking brake cable equalizer.
Do the rear wheel(s) spin freely?
Yes | INSTALL a new parking brake control and front cable assembly as necessary. REFER to: Parking Brake Control (206-05 Parking Brake and Actuation, Removal and Installation). TEST the system for normal operation. |
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No | GO to B3 |
B3 ISOLATE THE REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLES
Disconnect the rear parking brake cable from the rear brake caliper at the affected wheel end(s).
Do the wheel(s) spin freely?
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