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INSPECTION PROCEDURE 4: Brake Drag: Diagnosis

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  1. STEP 1. Check the parking brake operating lever return. 

    Q: Is the operation faulty? 

    • YES:  Repair it. Then go to  Step 7.
    • NO:  Go to Step 2.
      Fig 1: Parking Brake Operating Lever
      G09650758Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  2. STEP 2. Check the shoe-to-anchor springs and adjusting wheel spring for breakage. 

    Q: Are the shoe-to-anchor springs and adjusting wheel spring broken? 

    • YES:  Replace the spring. Then go to  Step 7.
    • NO:  Go to Step 3.
      Fig 2: Shoe-To-Anchor Springs And Adjusting Wheel Spring
      G09650759Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  3. STEP 3. Check the amount of grease at each sliding section. 

    Refer to PARKING BRAKE LINING AND DRUM .

    Q: Is the grease amount low? 

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

    Refer to PARKING BRAKE LEVER STROKE CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT .

    Q: Is there a fault? 

    • YES:  Adjust it. Then go to  Step 7.
    • NO:  Go to Step 5.
  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.
  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.
  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 .