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Test A: The Parking Brake Will Not Apply

Pinpoint Test A: The Parking Brake will not Apply

Normal Operation
The parking brake system is cable-actuated and controlled by an independent hand-operated parking brake control that is not self adjusting, The parking brake system is actuated when the parking brake control is pulled up. When the parking brake control is pulled, tension is applied to the front parking brake cable. This tension pulls on both rear parking brake cables, which are attached to the brake caliper parking brake actuators and apply the brake pads.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
^ Parking brake control
^ Parking brake cables
^ Rear brake calipers

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A4: