CONTENTS
PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT RELEASE
EXCESSIVE PEDAL TRAVEL REQUIREDCONTENTS
MOTION
BRAKING
PEDAL ACTION
PEDAL TOO LOW
CONDITION(S)
- BRAKE PEDAL TOO LOW
- BRAKE PEDAL POSITION AT REST IS LOWER THAN USUAL
POTENTIAL CAUSE(S)
CHECK THIS FIRST:
1. FAULTY SELF-ADJUSTER OR MALADJUSTED DRUM BRAKE SHOE
Have brake shoe professionally adjusted or self-adjuster serviced.CHECK THIS NEXT:
2. WORN DRUM BRAKE LININGS
Have drum brake linings professionally replaced.CHECK THIS LAST:
3. AIR IN HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OR IMPROPER BRAKE FLUID (LOW BOILING POINT); VAPOR LOCK
Have brake fluid professionally bled and replaced. Be certain to use correct DOT-rated fluid to prevent boiling.
CONTENTS PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT RELEASE EXCESSIVE PEDAL TRAVEL REQUIRED