Brakes - Parking Brake Does Not Release Fully

Model
1993-94
ACCORD
PRELUDE

Applicable To
ALL

File Under
BRAKES

Bulletin No.
94-004

Issue Date
MAR 11, 1994

Parking Brake Does Not Release Fully

SYMPTOMS

Any or all of these conditions:

^ The parking brake handle doesn't go all the way down when it's released.

^ The brake system indicator light doesn't go out.

^ The ABS indicator light comes on with a Code 2 (parking brake related problem).

PROBABLE CAUSE

The brake rod fastening rivet is exerting too much clamping pressure on the brake rod.

CORRECTIVE ACTION





1. Remove the center console. Disconnect the parking brake rod from the equalizer. and remove the two bolts retaining the parking brake lever assembly.

2. Remove the parking brake lever assembly according to the appropriate Service Manual.

3. Place the flat side of the brake rod rivet inside an 8 mm socket.

4. Rest the socket and the parking brake lever assembly on a bench vise anvil.





5. Have an associate hold the parking brake lever assembly while you hit the top side of the rivet several times with a 3/16 inch drift punch and a 24 ounce ball peen hammer, as shown.

6. Move the brake rod back and forth. Check that the rod moves easily with only slight friction.

7. Reinstall the parking brake lever assembly, reinstall the console, and adjust the parking brake as described in the appropriate Service Manual.

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.

Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.

Operation number: 412305

Flat rate time: 0.4 hour

Failed part:
93 Accord P/N 47105-SM4-020ZA
H/C 3365681

94 Accord P/N 47105-SV4-000ZA
H/C 4269676

93 Prelude P/N 47105-SS0-000ZA
H/C 3944394

94 Prelude P/N 47105-SS0-A00ZA
H/C 4353629

Detect code: 030

Contention code: B01