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Pinpoint Test A: The Parking Brake Will Not Apply

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  1. A1 CHECK THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL 
    • Apply the parking brake control.
    • Does the parking brake control move? 
      • Yes  : GO to A2  .
      • No  : GO to  A3.
  2. A2 CHECK FOR BROKEN CABLES 
      NOTE: Have an assistant apply and release the parking brake control to help isolate disconnected cables or cables that do not move.
    • Inspect the following items for damage and correct connections:
      • Parking brake control
      • Front cable
      • Equalizer
      • LH rear cable
      • RH rear cable
      • Rear brake caliper actuators
    • Is any damage found or are any components disconnected? 
      • Yes  : CONNECT the component(s) or INSTALL a new parking brake component(s) as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation.
      • No  : VERIFY that the rear pads are within thickness specifications. REFER to Specifications in BRAKE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article. If the rear pads are OK, INSTALL new rear brake calipers. REFER to REAR DISC BRAKE SYSTEM article.
  3. A3 ISOLATE THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL AND FRONT PARKING BRAKE CABLE 
    • Remove the floor console rear access panel.
      Fig 1: Locating Floor Console Rear Access Panel
      G06269631Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Loosen the parking brake adjustment nut and disconnect the rear cables from the equalizer.
    • Apply the parking brake control.
    • Does the parking brake control move? 
      • Yes  : GO to A4  .
      • No  : INSTALL a new parking brake control. REFER to PARKING BRAKE CONTROL  in this service information. TEST the system for normal operation.
  4. A4 ISOLATE THE REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLES 
    • Disconnect the LH and RH parking brake cables from the brake calipers.
      Fig 2: Locating LH And RH Parking Brake Cables
      G06269632Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • While holding the cable conduit, attempt to slide the cable inside the conduit.
    • Does the cable slide freely inside the conduit? 
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