PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

Tip:

Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms. If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.

Table 1. Parking Brake System

Symptom

Suspected Area

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Parking brake drags

Parking brake lever travel (adjustment necessary)

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No. 1 parking brake cable (sticking)

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No. 2 parking brake cable (sticking)

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No. 3 parking brake cable (sticking)

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Parking brake shoe clearance (adjustment necessary)

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Shoe return tension spring (damaged)

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