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Open Roads Forum  >  Class A Motorhomes  >  Maintenance Issues & Tips  > Parking brake will not disengage Reply to Topic  |  Subscribe  |  Print Topic  |  Post New Topic  |  Oldest first Newest first  woods.kitt • View posts Colorado New Member Joined: 03/19/2023 View Profile Offline Posted: 03/19/23 05:35pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator I have a 2002 Fleetwood Fiesta. This morning we were attempting to leave for a trip for spring break and discovered that the parking brake will not turn off. We have checked fuses, fluid levels, and wiring. Not sure what else to do. Brake light slightly dims (but doesnt go out) when P-brake button is pushed. There is no sound at all of it attempting to disengage. I topped off brake fluid (which was still pretty full), changed out all fuses, and checked all of my wiring. If anyone has some advice for us, we would welcome it! Thank you! enblethen • View posts Moses Lake, WA Senior Member Joined: 01/05/2005 View Profile Posted: 03/19/23 07:13pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator What chassis, Ford or Chev? Bud USAF Retired Pace Arrow 2003 Chev Ice Road Tracker ArchHoagland • View posts Clovis, CA, USA Senior Member Joined: 11/28/2004 View Profile Good Sam RV Club Member Offline Posted: 03/19/23 09:53pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator How long has it been since you've driven it anywhere? Does you engine start and run OK? And, as enblethen asked...Ford or Chevrolet. 2004 Monaco La Palma 36DBD Workhorse W22 8.1 Gas Allison 1000, 7.1 mpg 2000 LEXUS RX300 FWD 22MPG 4020 LBS US Gear Brakes Horsedoc • View posts Dixie --- N. Georgia Senior Member Joined: 09/30/2002 View Profile Offline Posted: 03/20/23 06:01am Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator Crank it, put in into gear and hit the release. Could be the "frozen" the brakes and rotor together with a layer of rust from sitting for a while without being used. Very light attempt to move forward and back will likely break it free if that is the problem. RLS7201 • View posts Beautyful Downtown Gladstone, MO Senior Member Joined: 10/26/2002 View Profile Offline Posted: 03/20/23 01:10pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator OP said "P-brake button". That would indicate Workhorse P32 chassis with DRUM BRAKE on the end of the transmission. So the hydraulic release pressure is not over coming the brake apply spring. To the OP. Chock a tire, then go under your coach and remove the cable pin, near the drum, that applies the E brake. That will allow you to drive to a service center. You will NOT have park or an E brake, so have you co-pilot chock the tires when you stop. Richard 95 Bounder 32H F53 460/528 stroker 2013 CRV Toad 2 Segways in Toad First brake job 1941 Hudson Gjac • View posts Milford, CT Senior Member Joined: 08/16/2006 View Profile Good Sam RV Club Member Offline Posted: 03/24/23 01:49pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator If it is the workhorse chassis which is what it sounds like from your post, there is a pressure switch inside the steel box. When you put the shift lever from park to any gear you should hear the pump come on. Do you hear the pump? If so, it is probably the pressure switch. The older ones were green, but I understand the newer versions are brown. If you can confirm you have the workhorse chassis with the auto park system, and the pump comes on you will get more help. dieterrv • View posts greensboro, nc New Member Joined: 10/24/2009 View Profile Good Sam RV Club Member Offline Posted: 03/29/23 08:22am Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator Check all fuses first. If P-chassis do not pull the pin .!!!!! There is still pressure on the cable probsbly. You need 2- 19mm open wrenches and slowly lossen tension on the cable and drum brake will release. Of course chock all tires before doing anything. the lock nuts are on the cable at the front of the steel box enclosing the P-Brake mech. There are several posts about the system on IRV2 site. Likely the rotten green switch as is has become known as. All parts are avaiable at a commerical hydralic supply. olfarmer • View posts Iowa Senior Member Joined: 03/29/2006 View Profile Good Sam RV Club Member Offline Posted: 03/29/23 03:48pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator Yes if it is a Work Horse P32 chassis, it has auto park. Check the oil in the Plastic oil tank in the steel box that is usually mounted underneath the coach on the passenger side behind the transmission. There is a place you can see the level and a black plastic cap to where you fill it. If it is out of oil fill it with automatic transmission oil. I carry a spare rotten green switch as they can cause trouble. If you want more information google "old used bear" he specializes in rebuilding auto park units and has a lot of info about them. Good Luck with your problem! Ed & Ruby & the 2 cats 2001 Winnebago Brave 30W 7.4 gas Work Horse Chassis 99 Jeep Grand Cherokee Reply to Topic  |  Subscribe  |  Print Topic  |  Post New Topic  |  Oldest first Newest first  Open Roads Forum  >  Class A Motorhomes  >  Maintenance Issues & Tips  > Parking brake will not disengage

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