Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in the Preface section.

1. With the brake drums removed, visually inspect the upper return/adjuster actuator spring (3) and the lower return spring (7) for the following:

•	Excessive corrosion

•	Excessive stretching

•	Broken hook ends

•	Twisting or binding

2. 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.
3. Visually inspect the adjuster (2) and the adjuster actuator lever (1) for the following:

•	Misalignment with the park brake lever (5)

•	Misalignment with the drum brake shoes

•	Broken or bent adjuster actuator lever (1)

•	Bent adjuster actuator lever pivot pin

4. 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.
5. Inspect the park brake lever (5) for the following:

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Bent

•	Broken pivot pin

•	Seized at the pivot pin

•	Broken at park brake cable attachment

•	Improper contact with the adjuster

6. 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.
7. Visually inspect the park brake cable (6) for the following:

•	Improper mounting to the backing plate

•	Improper mounting at the park brake lever

•	Broken or missing cable end lug

8. 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.
9. Apply the park brake lever/pedal three clicks.
10. 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

11. 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.
12. Release the park brake lever/pedal.
13. 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

14. 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.