Inspection Procedure 1

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1: Insufficient Parking Brake Function

DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check the excessive parking brake lever stroke.

Refer to Procedures.

Q. Is the parking brake lever stroke adjusted properly?

YES Go to Step 2.

NO Adjust the parking brake lever stroke or check the parking brake cable routing.
Then go to Step 5.

STEP 2. Check the parking brake cable for sticking.

Q. Is the parking brake cable stuck?

YES Replace the cable. Then go to Step 5.

NO Go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Check the brake lining and brake drum for wear.

Refer to Parking Brake Lining and Drum Inspection.

Q. Is the brake lining thickness or brake drum inside diameter outside of specification?

YES Replace the rear brake shoe assembly or rear brake disc (Refer to Removal and Replacement).
Then go to Step 5.

NO Go to Step 4.

STEP 4. Check for oil, water, etc., on the lining contact surfaces.

Q. Is oil, water, etc., on the lining contact surface?

YES Replace the part and determine and repair source/cause of foreign material.
Then go to Step 5.

NO Carry out the parking brake lining seating procedure (Refer to Parking Brake Lining Seating Procedure) and then go to Step 5.

STEP 5. Retest the system.

Q. Is the malfunction eliminated?

YES The procedure is complete.

NO Recheck from Step 1.