Flow of Diagnosis

1. Verify the concern by operating the parking brake system to duplicate the condition.
2. Check the front parking brake cable and conduit adjustment. Adjustments
3. Operate the parking brake control and check for conditions that may cause binding, groaning or an incomplete release of the parking brake.

Visual Inspection Chart:

4. Inspect to determine if one of the mechanical or electrical concerns in the chart applies.
5. If the inspection reveals obvious concern(s) that can be readily identified, service as required.
6. If concern(s) remains after the inspection determine the symptoms and go to Diagnosis by Symptom.