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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

  1. Inspect smooth operation of the park brake lever.
  2. Remove the park brake cable from the park brake lever. Refer to Parking Brake Front Cable Replacement .
  3. Press the pedal to check smooth operation.

Does the brake pedal return to its original position?

--

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 2

2

Lubricate the park brake lever mechanism. Refer to Park Brake Lubrication .

Does the park brake pedal return to its original position?

--

--

Go to Step 3

3

Replace the park brake lever. Refer to Park Brake Lever Assembly Replacement .

Does the lever return to its original position?

--

System OK

Go to Step 4

4

Inspect the park brake cables for binding. Refer to Park Brake Cable Service/Adjustment .

Is the park brake cable binding?

--

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

5

Replace the park brake cable. Refer to Parking Brake Front Cable Replacement or Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement .

Does the park brake work?

--

System OK

Go to Step 6

6

Inspect the park brake shoes. Refer to Parking Brake Shoe Inspection .

Is there park brake lining on the brake shoes?

--

System OK

Go to Step 7

7

Replace the brake shoe. Refer to Parking Brake Shoe Replacement .

Does the park brake operate?

--

System OK

Go to Step 1