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Test B: The Parking Brake Will Not Hold on A Grade

PINPOINT TEST B: THE PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT HOLD ON A GRADE

Normal Operation
When the parking brake pedal is applied, the parking brake cable actuates the parking brake shoes. The shoes press against the brake drums and hold the vehicle in position.

Possible Causes
^ Parking brake cable
^ Parking brake shoes/linings

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