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[Alien10]

I have a Coleman Outfitter 550 purchased in January 2022 that runs and operates pretty well.  65 hours on it so far.   It is a work vehicle for my 10 hilly acres with two 1 acre woods and 5 acres of "lawn".  The rest is under a lake. 

My parking brake does not seem to have any grip.  It worked when new but after a month or so, it is just almost useless.     I press the parking brake pedal hard until it stops. Still, it won't hold even on slight inclines.   I don't see the caliper move as I press the brake pedal down.  There seems to be plenty of pad left on it and the rotor is shiny as if it is rubbing a little when applied, but not enough to stop it from rolling. 

Any thoughts on possible causes? 

 

[aefron88]

you may need to adjust it wears they are not self adjusting like on a car. theres a bolt and locknut on that center caliper.

With the parking brake released, loosen the locknut and tighten the bolt with your fingers till sung, then back off a turn, and tighten the locknut. Check that the parking brake pedal doesnt bottom out, and you dont get any squealing when driving or you may need to re-adjust.