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Inspection Procedure 4




INSPECTION PROCEDURE 4: Brake Drag

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check the parking brake lever return.





Q. Is the operation faulty?

YES Repair it. Then go to Step 7.

NO Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Check the brake shoe springs for breakage.

Q. Are the brake shoe springs broken?

YES Replace the spring. Then go to Step 7.
NO Go to Step 3.
STEP 3. Check the amount of grease at each sliding section.

Parking Brake Lining and Drum Removal and Installation [Except Ralliart] [Except RALLIART] or Parking Brake Lining and Drum Removal and Installation [Ralliart] [RALLIART].

Q. Is the grease amount low?

YES Apply grease. Then go to Step 7.
NO Go to Step 4.
STEP 4. Check the parking brake pull amount.

Procedures.

Q. Is there a fault?

YES Adjust it. Then go to Step 7.
NO Go to Step 5.
STEP 5. Check port for clogging.

Q. Is the port clogged?

YES Repair it. Then go to Step 7.
NO Go to Step 6.
STEP 6. Check disc brake pistons for sticking.

Depress the brake pedal, then release. Confirm each wheel spins freely.

Q. Does any wheel stick?

YES Inspect that brake assembly. Then go to Step 7.
NO Go to Step 7.
STEP 7. Recheck symptom.

Q. Is the symptom eliminated?

YES The procedure is complete.
NO Start over at step 1. If a new symptom surfaces, refer to the symptom chart.