Initial Adjustment (Bronco, "E" & "F" Series)
- Adjust rear brakes before adjusting parking brake cables. Press parking brake lever to last detent position. On models with hand-operated (Orschein) parking brake, turn handle adjustment knob clockwise to end of travel. Apply parking brake. On all models, grip tension limiter housing to prevent it from spinning.
- On Bronco and F150/350, thread equalizer nut 2.78-3.02"(70.6-76.7 mm) up rod. On E150/350, thread equalizer nut 2.98-3.22" (75.7-81.8 mm) up rod. Ensure cinch strap has slipped so less than 1.50" (38.1 mm) remains exposed. See Fig 1.
- On models with Orschein parking brake, release parking brake. Turn handle adjustment knob counterclockwise to obtain a minimum tension of 350 lbs. (159 kg) on Cable Tension Gauge (021-00018) with parking brake fully applied.