What to do when the parking brake is released?
Warning:Ensure the vehicle cannot roll away when the parking brake is released. Chock the road wheels, and on automatic vehicles ensure the gear selector is in park. 4. Apply and release the parking brake five times using the apply/release switch. 5. Recheck the failure memory for DTCs. DTCs that return are permanent faults.
Where is the push button parking brake located?
Push button – Located with the other console controls, this typically is an electronic system. Engaging and releasing this type of parking brake is as easy as pushing the button on the console. Stick lever – Found in many older vehicles, the stick lever emergency brake is commonly found under the instrument panel.
Do you need to uncouple secondary parking brake cables?
When replacing the EPB actuator, do NOT replace the secondary parking brake cables unless they are worn or damaged. The actuator primary cable should be uncoupled at the compensator. There is no need to uncouple the secondary cables. Unnecessary uncoupling can damage the cable retaining lugs. 3.
Where is the parking brake on a bucket seat car?
Pull the lever above the foot pedal to release the brake. Center lever – Popular on late-model vehicles with bucket seats, this type of parking brake is found between the seats. Simply pull up the lever to engage the emergency brake. To release the brake, press the button on the end and push down on the stick.
Warning:Ensure the vehicle cannot roll away when the parking brake is released. Chock the road wheels, and on automatic vehicles ensure the gear selector is in park. 4. Apply and release the parking brake five times using the apply/release switch. 5. Recheck the failure memory for DTCs. DTCs that return are permanent faults.
Can a fault be detected while the EPB motor is running?
This fault can only be detected while the EPB motor is running. If the fault is intermittent, try flexing any accessible wiring while the parking brake is being applied or released. To trace an EPB motor open circuit, carry out the following process: Note:Intermittent wiring faults may exist.
When to replace parking brake actuator primary cable?
The EPB actuator should be replaced if any of the above tests fail. When replacing the EPB actuator, do NOT replace the secondary parking brake cables unless they are worn or damaged. The actuator primary cable should be uncoupled at the compensator. There is no need to uncouple the secondary cables.
How can I trace an intermittent wiring fault?
If it is suspected that this fault is intermittent, it may be traced by switching the ignition ‘ON’ and flexing the wiring between the EPB module and the EPB actuator. To trace a short to ground, carry out the following process: Note: Intermittent wiring faults may exist.