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B - Parking Brake Will Not Release

B1- Check Parking Brake Control
^ Raise and support vehicle with park brake fully applied.
^ Release parking brake by pulling upward on hand lever and pushing release button.
^ Did parking brake release ?
YES
- Adjust parking brake.
NO - Go to B2.

B2- Check Parking Brake Cables
^ Loosen hand tensioner. refer to
^ Move gearshift to "NEUTRAL".
^ Rotate rear wheels by hand.
^ Did rear wheels turn freely?
YES
- Replace parking brake control.Service and RepairRestore and retest system.
NO - Go to B3.

B3- Check Rear Parking Brake Levers
^ Disconnect parking brake levers one at a time.
^ Rotate wheel with disconnected parking brake lever.
^ Did wheel turn freely?
YES
- Replace suspect parking brake cable. Restore and retest vehicle.
NO - Refer to Disc Brake System and service binding caliper. Disc Brake System