DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
TEST CONDITIONS
A3: CHECK FOR WORN BRAKE SHOES OR PADS
1 Inspect the brake shoes or pads for excessive
wear.
REFER to:
Specifications (206-00 Brake System
- General Information, Specifications).
• Are the brake shoe linings or brake pads OK?
zYe s GO to A4.
zNoINSTALL new brake shoes or pads.
REFER to: Brake Pads (206-04 Rear Disc
Brake, Removal and Installation).
TEST the system for normal operation.
A4: CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARKING BRAKE CABLES
1 Inspect the parking brake cables and conduits
for damage, rust or fraying.
• Are the parking brake cables and conduits OK?
zYe s CHECK for other causes such as loose
parking brake control or conventional brake
system components.
zNoREPAIR or INSTALL cables and conduit as
necessary. TEST the system for normal
operation.
PINPOINT TEST B : THE PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT RELEASE
DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
TEST CONDITIONS
B1: CHECK PARKING BRAKE CONTROL
1 Raise and support the vehicle on a lift with the
parking brake fully applied.
– With the aid of another technician, release the parking brake and check the operation of the
brake cables and levers.
• Did the parking brake release?
zYe s CHECK the other causes such as conventional
brake system components. REPAIR or
INSTALL new components as necessary.
zNoGO to B2.
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206-05- 6
Parking Brake and Actuation
206-05- 6
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
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