Technician A says that a vehicle can fail a parking brake performance test if the linings are contaminated. Technician B says that worn-out base brakes will NOT affect parking brake performance. Which technician is correct?

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Technician A is correct because contaminated linings can indeed compromise the effectiveness of the parking brake, leading to potential failure in a performance test. Technician B is incorrect because the condition of the base brakes can affect the parking brake performance, especially if the parking brake system is mechanically linked to the base brakes.

Technician a Says That a Vehicle Can Fail a Parking