For 1990-2009 cars

Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in the Preface section.

1. With the brake rotors removed, visually inspect the upper return/adjuster actuator spring and the lower return spring for the following:

• | Excessive corrosion

• | Excessive stretching

• | Broken hook ends

• | Twisting or binding

2. If any of the conditions listed were found, which could lead to improper park brake apply and/or release, the adjuster hardware and/or return springs require replacement.
3. Visually inspect the adjuster and the adjuster actuator lever for the following:

• | Misalignment with the park brake lever

• | Misalignment with the park brake shoes

• | Broken or bent adjuster actuator lever

• | Bent adjuster actuator lever pivot pin

4. If any of the conditions listed were found, which could lead to improper park brake apply and/or release, the adjuster hardware requires repair or replacement.
5. Inspect the park brake lever for the following:

• | Bent

• | Broken pivot pin

• | Seized at the pivot pin

• | Broken at park brake cable attachment

• | Improper contact with the adjuster

6. If any of the conditions listed were found, which could lead to improper park brake apply and/or release, the park brake lever requires repair or replacement.
7. Visually inspect the park brake cable for the following:

• | Improper mounting to the backing plate

• | Improper mounting at the park brake lever

• | Broken or missing cable end lug

8. If any of the conditions listed were found, which could lead to improper park brake apply and/or release, the park brake cable requires repair or replacement.
9. Apply the park brake lever/pedal three clicks.
10. Visually inspect the park brake cable for the following:

• | Unequal travel between the left and the right park brake systems

• | No travel on one or both of the park brake systems

11. If any of the conditions listed were found, which could lead to improper park brake apply and/or release, the park brake cable requires replacement and/or adjustment.
12. Release the park brake lever/pedal.
13. Visually inspect the park brake cable for the following:

• | Unequal release between the left and the right park brake systems

• | No release at one or both of the park brake systems

14. If any of the conditions listed were found, which could lead to improper park brake apply and/or release, the park brake cable requires replacement and/or adjustment.