Symptom Chart

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Milan, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, and 2006 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

SYMPTOM CHART

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
Rear brakes drag	Parking brake component	REPAIR or INSTALL new parking brake components as necessary. REFER to PARKING BRAKE CONTROL or PARKING BRAKE CABLE - REAR .
	Brake caliper guide pins	REPAIR or INSTALL new brake caliper guide pins. REFER to REAR DISC BRAKE .
	Brake caliper	REPAIR or INSTALL new brake calipers as necessary. REFER to REAR DISC BRAKE .
	Brake booster	CARRY OUT the Brake Booster Component Test. REFER to BRAKE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
	Brake master cylinder	CARRY OUT the Brake Master Cylinder Component Test. REFER to BRAKE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
The parking brake will not apply	Parking brake control Parking brake cables Parking brake rear wheel components	GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
The parking brake will not release	Parking brake cables Parking brake control Parking brake rear wheel components	GO to PINPOINT TEST B .