CONTENTS
MOTION
BRAKING
BRAKE RESPONSE

BRAKES DRAG AND DO NOT RELEASE

CONDITION(S)

• BRAKES DRAG AND DO NOT RELEASE
• FEELS LIKE BRAKES ARE ALWAYS ON, BUT PEDAL IS NOT DEPRESSED

POTENTIAL CAUSE(S)

CHECK THESE FIRST:

1. PARTIALLY ENGAGED PARKING BRAKE
Release parking brake fully.

2. SEIZED, BINDING OR MALADJUSTED PARKING BRAKE CABLE
Adjust and lubricate parking brake cable.

3. SEIZED WHEEL CYLINDER OR BRAKE CALIPER PISTONS
Have wheel cylinder or brake caliper professionally repaired.

4. MALADJUSTED MASTER CYLINDER PUSH ROD
Have master cylinder push rod professionally adjusted.

5. FAULTY OR BROKEN DRUM BRAKE SHOE RETRACTING SPRING
Have drum brake shoe retracting spring professionally replaced.

6. MALADJUSTED DRUM BRAKES
Have drum brakes professionally adjusted.

CHECK THESE NEXT:

CHECK THESE LAST:

CONTENTS
BRAKES GRAB OR LOCK
CAR DIVES UPON BRAKING