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Normal Operation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

When the parking brake pedal is applied, the parking brake cable actuates the parking brake shoes. The shoes press against the brake drums and hold the vehicle in position.