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Brakes Drag, Slow or Incomplete Release








POSSIBLE SOURCE(S):
- Parking brake control or parking brake rear cable and conduits (2A635) binding.

ACTION(S) TO TAKE:
- Repair, lubricate, or replace parts as required.

POSSIBLE SOURCE(S):
- Brake drum binding.

ACTION(S) TO TAKE:
- Repair, lubricate, or replace parts as required.

POSSIBLE SOURCE(S):
- Damaged front wheel bearing.

ACTION(S) TO TAKE:
- Check bearings for adjustment, wear, damage. Adjust bearings.

POSSIBLE SOURCE(S):
- Worn or damaged brake master cylinder.

ACTION(S) TO TAKE:
- Perform a master cylinder diagnosis test. Repair as required.

POSSIBLE SOURCE(S):
- Caliper slides binding.

ACTION(S) TO TAKE:
- Replace slide pins, clean grooves, lubricate slides.

POSSIBLE SOURCE(S):
- Brakes out of adjustment.

ACTION(S) TO TAKE:
- Adjust rear brakes

POSSIBLE SOURCE(S):
- Restriction in hydraulic system.

ACTION(S) TO TAKE:
- Inspect the hydraulic system, then repair or replace as required.

POSSIBLE SOURCE(S):
- Binding/seized rear wheel cylinders or caliper pistons.

ACTION(S) TO TAKE:
- Repair or replace as required.