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Removal (Bronco, Bronco II, Ranger, E & F100/150)

  1. Remove wheel assembly and drum. Place a clamp over ends of wheel cylinder. Disengage adjusting lever from adjusting screw by pulling backwards on lever.
  2. Move outboard side of adjusting screw up, and back off pivot nut as far as possible. Pull adjusting lever, cable, and automatic adjuster spring down, and toward rear to unhook pivot hook from large hole in secondary shoe. Do not pry pivot hook from hole.
  3. Remove automatic adjuster spring and adjusting lever. Remove shoe to anchor springs, cable anchor, and anchor pin plate.
  4. Remove cable guide, shoe hold-down springs, shoes adjusting screw, pivot nut, and socket. Remove the parking brake spring and link. Note the color and position of springs for reassembly.
    Fig 1: E & F250/350 Models Rear Brake Assembly
    G30398Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Disconnect parking brake cable from lever. Remove secondary shoe and disassemble parking brake lever from shoe by removing retaining clip and spring washer.