The parking brake assembly is designed to be completely
applied before the parking brake lever completes its maximum travel.
Ensure that approximately three to six clicks with 20 kg (44 lb)
of force are audible before the lever reaches its maximum pull (with the parking
brake fully engaged). Adjust the parking brake, if the lever travel is outside
of this range.
Look for the following conditions if the parking brake is applied and
cannot be released:
| • | Corroded or frozen cable(s) |
| • | Broken or binding cable guide(s) |
| • | A malfunctioning release button |
If the parking brake lever moves freely through its entire range without
resistance and without applying the parking brake, inspect for the following
causes:
| • | A missing locknut from the equalizer |
| • | Broken parking brake cable(s) |
| • | Parking brake cable(s) that are disconnected at the parking brake
lever(s) |
