Inspection Procedure 2

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 2: Insufficient Parking Brake Function

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check the excessive parking brake lever stroke.
Q: Is the parking brake lever stroke adjusted properly?
YES: Adjust the parking brake lever stroke or check the parking brake cable routing. Then go to Step 7.
NO: Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Check the parking brake cable for sticking.
Q: Is the parking brake cable stuck?
YES: Replace the cable. Then go to Step 7.
NO: Go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Check a worn brake lining.
Q: Is the brake lining worn?
YES: Replace the brake lining. Then go to Step 7.
NO: Go to Step 4.

STEP 4. Check the grease or oil on lining surface.
Q: Is the brake lining surface contaminated with grease or oil?
YES: Replace the brake lining. Then go to Step 7.
NO: Go to Step 5.

STEP 6. Check a stuck wheel cylinder.
Q: Is the wheel cylinder stuck?
YES: Replace the wheel cylinder. Then go to Step 7.
NO: Go to Step 6.

STEP 6. Check the automatic adjuster malfunction.
Q: Does the automatic adjuster function?
YES: Replace the automatic adjuster. Then go to Step 7.
NO: Go to Step 7.

STEP 7. Check symptom.
Q: Is the malfunction eliminated?
YES: Diagnosis is complete.
NO: Recheck from Step 1.