Parking Brake Shoe Adjustment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Ford RV Cutaway, 2008 Ford Econoline, 2008 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2008 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Special Tools
| Illustration | Tool Name | Tool Number |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Adjusting Gauge | 206-D002 (D81L-1103-A) or equivalent |
- Release the parking brake control.
- Remove the rear brake disc. For additional information, refer to REAR DISC BRAKE article.
- Using the special tool, measure the inside diameter of the drum portion of the rear brake disc and set the locking screw.
- Record the measurement.
- Place the special tool over the widest diameter of the parking brake shoes.
- Adjust the parking brake shoe clearance to 0.6 mm (0.023 in) less than the inside diameter of the drum portion of the rear brake disc.
- Rotate the parking brake shoe adjuster to achieve the correct parking brake shoe-to-brake disc clearance.
- Install the rear brake disc. For additional information, refer to REAR DISC BRAKE article.
- Test the parking brake for normal operation.
NOTE:
Make sure the parking brake is fully released.