n Electric Parking Brake? Don’t Force the Piston Back

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WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU FORCE THE PISTON BACK
Stripped gears or a damaged spindle inside the caliper motor
A caliper or motor that needs to be replaced
Parking brake warning light and fault codes
A parking brake that will not apply or will not release

SYMPTOMS AND WARNING MESSAGES
Electric parking brake warning light, the yellow circle P symbol, or the red BRAKE light
Service Parking Brake, Electric Park Brake Fault, or Park Brake Malfunction messages
Parking brake that will not release, or releases on only one side
Grinding or whirring noise from the rear wheels when applying the brake
Auto hold or hill start assist not working