CONTENTS
MOTION
BRAKING
PEDAL ACTION
PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT RELEASE
CONDITION(S)
- PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT RELEASE; WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON
- PARKING BRAKE PEDAL STAYS DOWN
- PARKING BRAKE DOES HOLD
POTENTIAL CAUSE(S)
CHECK THESE FIRST:
1. BROKEN, DISCONNECTED, OR BINDING PARKING BRAKE CABLE
Have parking brake cable professionally repaired or replaced.2. BINDING CONTROL ASSEMBLY
Have control assembly professionally repaired or replaced.CHECK THIS NEXT:
3. FAULTY DRUM BRAKE SHOE RETRACTING SPRINGS
Have brake shoe retracting springs professionally repaired or replaced.CHECK THIS LAST:
4. FAULTY PARKING BRAKE LEVER IN BRAKE
Have parking brake lever professionally repaired or replaced.