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General Diagnostic Table: Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Subaru Outback and 2006 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
GENERAL DIAGNOSTIC

Symptom Possible cause Remedy
Brake drag Parking brake lever is maladjusted. Adjustment.
Parking brake cable does not move. Repair or replace.
Parking brake shoe clearance is maladjusted. Adjustment.
Return spring is faulty. Replace.
Noise from brake Return spring is faulty. Replace
Shoe hold-down spring is faulty. Replace.