Buick Enclave: Diagnostic Information and Procedures
SYMPTOMS - PARK BRAKE
IMPORTANT: Review the system operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions.
Refer to Park Brake System Description and Operation.
Visual/Physical Inspection
- Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the
park brake system.
Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could cause the symptom.
Symptom List
Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure from the following list in order to diagnose the symptom:
Park Brake Will Not Hold or Release
PARK BRAKE WILL NOT HOLD OR RELEASE
Park Brake Will Not Hold or Release
PARK BRAKE SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
Park Brake System Diagnosis
PARKING BRAKE SHOE INSPECTION
WARNING: Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
3. Remove the rear brake caliper bracket with the rear brake caliper. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement.
4. Remove the rear brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement.
NOTE: DO NOT apply the park brake pedal with the rotors removed.
5. Inspect and replace the park brake shoe and lining if any of the following conditions are found:
- Excessive wear indicated by the park brake lining being worn down to the shoe
- Park brake lining cracking
- Oil or fluid contamination of the park brake lining
6. Adjust the park brake shoe. Refer to Parking Brake Adjustment.
7. Install the rear brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement.
8. Install the rear brake caliper with the rear brake caliper bracket. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement.
9. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
10. Lower the vehicle.
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Repair Instructions
PARKING BRAKE SHOE REPLACEMENT
Removal Procedure
WARNING: Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembl
Description and Operation
PARK BRAKE SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
System Component Description
The park brake system consists of the following:
Park Brake Pedal Assembly
Receives and transfers park brake system apply input
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Tire Chains
WARNING
Do not use tire chains. There is not enough clearance. Tire chains used on a
vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension,
or other vehicle parts. The area damaged by the tire chains could cause loss of
control and a crash.
Use another typ
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC).
The DIC displays information about your vehicle. It also displays warning messages
if a system problem is detected.
All messages will appear in the DIC display located at the top of the instrument
panel cluster.
The DIC comes on when the ign
