PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM

P-27prose procedure

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Problem	Possible cause	Action	Page
Brakes do not release	Improper return of parking brake cable or improper adjustment	Repair or adjust	P-29
Parking brake does not hold well	Excessive lever stroke	Adjust	P-27
Parking brake does not hold well	Brake cable stuck or damaged	Repair or replace	P-29
Parking brake does not hold well	Brake fluid or oil on pads	Clean or replace	P-18,22
Parking brake does not hold well	Hardening of pad surfaces or poor contact	Grind or replace	P-18,22

Brakes do not release

Possible causeImproper return of parking brake cable or improper adjustment

ActionRepair or adjust

Parking brake does not hold well

Possible causeExcessive lever stroke

ActionAdjust

Parking brake does not hold well

Possible causeBrake cable stuck or damaged

ActionRepair or replace

Parking brake does not hold well

Possible causeBrake fluid or oil on pads

ActionClean or replace

PageP-18,22

Parking brake does not hold well

Possible causeHardening of pad surfaces or poor contact

ActionGrind or replace

PageP-18,22

1
Depress the brake pedal several times.
2
Verify that the stroke is within specification when the parking brake lever is pulled with a force of 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb).
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Specification	Value
Strokewith force of 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb)	5—7notches

Strokewith force of 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb)

5—7notches

1
Jack up the rear of the vehicle until the wheels are free to turn and support it with stands.
2
Depress the brake pedal several times.
3
Turn the adjusting nut to adjust the lever stroke.
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4
Check that the parking brake warning light illuminates when the brake lever is pulled one notch.
5
Lower the vehicle.
Verify that the brakes do not drag.

CAUTION

Verify that the brakes do not drag.