Final Adjustment
- Adjust service brakes before adjusting parking brake cable. Ensure brake drums are cold.
- Position parking brake pedal to fully depressed position. Grip tension limiter housing to prevent it from spinning. Tighten equalizer nut 6 full turns past its original position.
- Check cable tension at rear of equalizer assembly using Cable Tension Gauge (021-00018). Bronco II and Ranger tension should be 400-600 lbs. (182-272 kg). Tension for all other models should be 350 lbs. (159 kg). If tension is not to specification, repeat step 2).
- Release pedal and check rear wheel drag. If drag is noted, remove drums and check for clearance between parking brake lever and cam plate.
- Clearance should be .015" (.38 mm) with brakes fully released. If clearance is not to specification, readjust parking brake cable.