Parking brake diagnostics and tests (Freelander 2)

Inspection and verification

1. Visually inspect for obvious signs of damage and system integrity.

Mechanical factors	Electrical factors
Parking brake lever Cable and cable sheath Equalizer	Parking brake indicator lamp electrical circuit.

2. If an obvious cause for the problem you identified or the customer described is found, correct it (if possible) before moving on to further action.

3. If the cause is not visually obvious, check the malfunction symptom and refer to the Malfunction Symptom Table.

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Table of signs of malfunction

Sign of malfunction	Possible reason	Action
The parking brake does not engage	Parking brake lever Cable and cable sheath	Go to Pinpoint test A
The parking brake cannot be released	Cable and cable sheath Parking brake lever	Go to Pinpoint test B