Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Manuals through 2025 now available!

Our trusted friends have launched a new website named LEMON, which has newer manuals. It also contains all the CHARM manuals.

LEMON is the spiritual successor to CHARM, I recommend you try it!

Link: lemon-manuals.la or lemon-manuals.org.ua

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Parking Brake System: Testing and Inspection

If the parking brake is malfunctioning, check for the following:
- Parking brake cable sticking.
- Parking brake out of adjustment.
- Worn brake lining(s).
- Grease or oil on lining(s).
- Wheel cylinder sticking.
- Auto-adjuster malfunction.