Parking brake not engaging properly

2003 CHEVROLET TAHOE
190,000 MILES • 5.3L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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RSTILLSTICKS
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When stepping on parking brake pedal, it does not lock on unless releasing foot off pedal very slowly. Seems like locking mechanism not engaging properly.
Oct 8, 2019 at 6:17 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

The assembly for the parking brake is the issue. You can try spraying it with lubricant if you wish but my opinion is that you must replace it. I attached a picture of the unit for you to view.

You need to release the parking brake cable from the unit and remove the 3 attaching bolts to remove it.

It is tight under the dash to access.

Roy
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