Park Brake Hardware Inspection
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Park Brake Hardware Inspection
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Refer to
Brake Dust Warning
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With the brake rotors removed, visually inspect the upper return/adjuster actuator spring and the lower return spring for the following:
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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.
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Visually inspect the adjuster and the adjuster actuator lever for the following:
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Misalignment with the park brake lever
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Misalignment with the park brake shoes
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Broken or bent adjuster actuator lever
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Bent adjuster actuator lever pivot pin
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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.
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Inspect the park brake lever for the following:
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Seized at the pivot pin
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Broken at park brake cable attachment
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Improper contact with the adjuster
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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.
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Visually inspect the park brake cable for the following:
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Improper mounting to the backing plate
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Improper mounting at the park brake lever
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Broken or missing cable end lug
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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.
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Apply the park brake lever/pedal three clicks.
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Visually inspect the park brake cable for the following:
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Unequal travel between the left and the right park brake systems
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No travel on one or both of the park brake systems
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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.
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Release the park brake lever/pedal.
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Visually inspect the park brake cable for the following:
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Unequal release between the left and the right park brake systems
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No release at one or both of the park brake systems
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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.
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