Parking Brake Will Not Release-SVT Performance Package
Normal Operation and Fault Conditions
When the parking brake is applied, pressing down on the control pedal again will release the parking brake control and also release the tension on the parking brake cables. The cable conduits, cable springs and parking brake shoe springs provide the force necessary to return the parking brake system to the released position.
Possible Sources
Parking brake cable(s) Parking brake control Parking brake shoes, hardware, actuator levers and backing plates
PINPOINT TEST D : PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT RELEASE-SVT PERFORMANCE PACKAGE
D1 CHECK THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL
Apply and release the parking brake control.
Does the parking brake control fully release?
Yes | GO to D2 |
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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. |
D2 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 D3 |
D3 ISOLATE THE REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLES
Disconnect the rear parking brake cable from the actuator levers at the affected wheel end(s).
Do the wheel(s) spin freely?
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