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Question posted by jandra0415 on January 9th, 2017

Parking Brake Issue

Where is the release for the parking brake?

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Answer #1: Posted by techyagent on January 9th, 2017 10:00 AM

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As strange as it may sound the problem is on the driver's side. That caliper is seized. If you check the pads will be almost new on that side compared to the passenger side. That caliper must be replaced and new pads installed on both sides. However, I've never had much luck changing one caliper, usually within a month or so I have to go back and do the other one. You may want to consider that option, calipers aren't that expensive. Hope this helps.

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Answer #2: Posted by BusterDoogen on January 9th, 2017 10:19 AM

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Go to page 84 to the parking break section to see the EB's location.

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