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Inspection Procedure 5

DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check the lining for wear.
If worn, replace the part. Then go to Step 6.
If normal, go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Check for oil or water, etc., on the lining contact surface.
If found, replace the part and determine source or cause of foreign material. Recheck symptom. If condition no longer exists, diagnosis is complete. If condition persists, go to Step 3.
If normal, go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Check the parking brake cable.
Refer to Parking Brake Cable.
If faulty, replace the part. Then go to Step 6.
If normal, go to Step 4.

STEP 4. If equipped with rear drum brakes, check the auto adjuster function.
If not, go to Step 5.
If faulty, repair it. Then go to Step 6.
If normal, go to Step 5.

STEP 5. Check the parking brake pull amount (excessive).
If faulty, adjust it. Then go to Step 6.

STEP 6. Recheck symptom.
If the symptom is eliminated, diagnosis is complete. If the symptom is not eliminated, start over at step 1. If a new symptom surfaces, refer to the symptom chart.