Pinpoint Test A: The Parking Brake Will Not Apply
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- A1 CHECK THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING
- Inspect for broken or binding parking brake cables.
- Is there a parking brake cable concern?
- Yes : REPAIR or INSTALL a new parking brake cable as necessary. REFER to PARKING BRAKE CABLE - FRONT , PARKING BRAKE CABLE - LH REAR or PARKING BRAKE CABLE - RH REAR .
- No : GO to A2.
- A2 CHECK THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL
- Operate the parking brake control.
- Does the parking brake control operate smoothly?
- Yes : GO to A3.
- No : REPAIR or INSTALL the parking brake control. REFER to PARKING BRAKE CONTROL . TEST the system for normal operation.
- A3 CHECK THE PARKING BRAKE COMPONENTS
- Remove the rear brake discs. Refer to REAR DISC BRAKE .
- Operate the parking brake control and observe the parking brake components.
- Do the parking brake components operate?
- Yes : CHECK the parking brake shoe and lining clearance to the drum of the brake disc. The minimum clearance between the shoes and lining and the parking brake drum is 1.07 mm (0.04 in). REFER to PARKING BRAKE SHOES to continue diagnosis.
- No : REPAIR the worn or damaged parts. TEST the system for normal operation.