Normal Operation
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.
When the parking brake release handle is pulled, the ratchet mechanism and return spring in the parking brake control release the tension on the parking brake cables and conduits. The springs on both rear cables provide the force necessary to return the parking brake shoes to their released position.
This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- Parking brake control release handle
- Front parking brake cable and conduit
- Rear parking brake cable and conduit
- Parking brake shoes and hardware
- Parking brake control