Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning in the Preface section.
- With the brake rotors removed, visually inspect the upper return/adjuster actuator spring and the lower return spring for the following:
- If any of the conditions listed were found, which could lead to improper park brake apply and/or release, the adjuster hardware and/or return springs require replacement.
- Visually inspect the adjuster and the adjuster actuator lever for the following:
• | Misalignment with the park brake lever |
• | Misalignment with the park brake shoes |
• | Broken or bent adjuster actuator lever |
• | Bent adjuster actuator lever pivot pin |
- If any of the conditions listed were found, which could lead to improper park brake apply and/or release, the adjuster hardware requires repair or replacement.
- Inspect the park brake lever for the following:
• | Seized at the pivot pin |
• | Broken at park brake cable attachment |
• | Improper contact with the adjuster |
- If any of the conditions listed were found, which could lead to improper park brake apply and/or release, the park brake lever requires repair or replacement.
- Visually inspect the park brake cable for the following:
• | Improper mounting to the backing plate |
• | Improper mounting at the park brake lever |
• | Broken or missing cable end lug |
- If any of the conditions listed were found, which could lead to improper park brake apply and/or release, the park brake cable requires repair or replacement.
- Apply the park brake lever/pedal three clicks.
- Visually inspect the park brake cable for the following:
• | Unequal travel between the left and the right park brake systems |
• | No travel on one or both of the park brake systems |
- If any of the conditions listed were found, which could lead to improper park brake apply and/or release, the park brake cable requires replacement and/or adjustment.
- Release the park brake lever/pedal.
- Visually inspect the park brake cable for the following:
• | Unequal release between the left and the right park brake systems |
• | No release at one or both of the park brake systems |
- If any of the conditions listed were found, which could lead to improper park brake apply and/or release, the park brake cable requires replacement and/or adjustment.