Parking Brake Cable Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln Town Car. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Release the parking brake control, using the parking brake release handle.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING article.
Pull the parking brake cable adjuster clip downward. The tensioner spring will take up the cable slack and preload the cables.

Fig 1: Pulling Parking Brake Adjuster Clip Downward

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Push upward on the bottom of the clip to lock the adjustment. If the clip does not slide upward, move the assembly slightly to align the closest groove on the parking brake cable adjuster rod with the clip.

Fig 2: Pushing Parking Brake Adjuster Clip Upward

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: If new cables are installed, allow 20 minutes prior to releasing the parking brake control.

Apply the parking brake control fully and release using the parking brake release handle.
Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to complete the adjustment procedure.