The Parking Brake Will Not Release - Ford 2002 Bantam Workshop Manual

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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (CONTINUED)
CONDITIONS
A3: CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARKING BRAKE CABLES
PINPOINT TEST B: THE PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT RELEASE
CONDITIONS
B1: CHECK PARKING BRAKE CABLES
B2: CHECK PARKING BRAKE CONTROL
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Parking Brake and Actuation
1 Inspect the parking brake cables for damage,
rust or fraying.
• Are the parking brake cables OK?
Yes
No
1 Loosen the parking brake cable tension.
- Rotate the rear wheels by hand.
• Did the rear wheel turn freely?
Yes
REFER to Parking Brake Control in this section
No
1 Raise and support the vehicle on a lift with the
parking brake fully applied.
REFER to Section 100-02.
- Release the parking brake by pulling upwards
on the control level and pushing the release
button.
• Did the parking brake release?
Yes
No
DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
CHECK for other causes such as loose
parking brake control or conventional brake
system components.
REFER to Section 206-00.
REPAIR or INSTALL the parking brake ca-
bles as necessary. TEST the system for
normal operation.
DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
INSTALL a new parking brake control.
TEST the system for normal
operation.
GO TO B3
CHECK for other causes such as
conventional brake system components.
REPAIR or INSTALL new components as
necessary. REFER to Section 206-00.
GO TO B1
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07/2001 2002 Bantam