Symptom Chart
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford RV Cutaway, 2005 Ford Econoline, 2005 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2005 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
PARKING BRAKE & ACTUATION SYMPTOM CHART
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Possible Sources |
Action |
- The parking brake will not apply
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- Parking brake cable.
- Parking brake control.
- Parking brake assembly.
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- The parking brake will not release
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- Parking brake cable.
- Parking brake control.
- Parking brake assembly.
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- The parking brake pedal has soft pedal or goes to the floor
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- Parking brake adjustment.
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- Using the special tool adjust the parking brake shoes.
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- INSPECT the parking brake cables to make sure the cables are connected correctly or not damaged. If damaged, INSTALL new parking brake cables.
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- Pull the conduit reaction bracket forward and if the reaction does not return, INSTALL a new parking brake control.
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