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Problem Symptoms Table

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Scion tC. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

HINT:

Use the table below to help determine the cause of the problem symptom. The potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.

Parking brake system 

PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM REFERENCE CHART

Symptom Suspected area Reference
Parking brake drags 1. Parking brake lever travel (adjustment necessary) See ADJUSTMENT 
2. Parking brake wire (sticking) See PARKING BRAKE CABLE 
3. Parking brake shoe clearance (adjustment necessary) See INSTALLATION 
4. Parking brake shoe lining (cracked or distorted) See INSPECTION 
5. Tension or return spring (damaged) See DISASSEMBLY