Inspection Procedure 5

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 5: Insufficient Parking Brake Function

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check the lining for wear.
Q: Is there wear?
YES: Replace the part. Then go to Step 6.
NO: 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 the symptom is eliminated, diagnosis is complete.
If the symptom is not eliminated, go to step 3.
Q: Does the condition exists?
YES: Repair it. Then go to Step 6.
NO: Go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Check the parking brake cable.
Q: Is there fault?
YES: Replace the part. Then go to Step 6.
NO: Go to Step 4.

STEP 4. Check the auto adjuster function .
1. If not equipped with rear drum brakes, go to Step 5.
Q: Is there fault?
YES: Repair it. Then go to Step 6.
NO: Go to Step 5.

STEP 5. Check the parking brake pull amount (excessive).
Q: Is there fault?
YES: Adjust it. Then go to Step 6.
NO: Go to Step 6.

STEP 6. Recheck symptom.
Q: Is the symptom eliminated?
YES: Diagnosis is complete.
NO: Start over at step 1.
If a new symptom surfaces, refer to the symptom chart.