Pinpoint Test A: The Parking Brake Will Not Apply
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Milan, 2010 Lincoln MKZ, and 2010 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- A1 CHECK THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL
- Apply the parking brake control.
- Does the parking brake control move?
- A2 CHECK FOR BROKEN CABLES
- 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
NOTE: Have an assistant apply and release the parking brake control to help isolate disconnected cables or cables that do not move. - Is any damage found or are any components disconnected?
- Inspect the following items for damage and correct connections:
- 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 . If the rear pads are OK, INSTALL new rear brake calipers. REFER to INSTALLATION .
- A3 ISOLATE THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL AND FRONT PARKING BRAKE CABLE
- Remove the floor console rear access panel.
- 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 Removal and Installation . TEST the system for normal operation.
- A4 ISOLATE THE REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLES
- Disconnect the LH and RH parking brake cables from the brake calipers.
- While holding the cable conduit, attempt to slide the cable inside the conduit.
- Does the cable slide freely inside the conduit?
- Yes: INSTALL new rear brake calipers. REFER to INSTALLATION . ADJUST the parking brake cable. REFER to PARKING BRAKE CABLE ADJUSTMENT .
- No: INSTALL a new rear brake cable(s). REFER to PARKING BRAKE CABLE - REAR . TEST the system for normal operation.