Pinpoint Test A: The Parking Brake Will Not Apply: Testing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Montego, 2005 Ford Freestyle, and 2005 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- A1 CHECK THE PARKING BRAKE CABLES
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
- Inspect for broken or binding parking brake cables.
- Is there a parking brake cable concern?
- Yes : INSTALL a new parking brake cable as necessary. REFER to PARKING BRAKE CABLE - INTERMEDIATE or PARKING BRAKE CABLE - REAR . TEST the system for normal operation.
- No : GO to A2.
- A2 CHECK THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL
- Operate the parking brake control.
- Does the parking brake control operate smoothly?
- Yes : GO to A3.
- No : INSTALL a new parking brake control. REFER to PARKING BRAKE CONTROL . TEST the system for normal operation.
- A3 CHECK THE PARKING BRAKE COMPONENTS
- Operate the parking brake control and observe the parking brake components.
- Do the parking brake components operate correctly?
- Yes : CHECK the brake pad installation. REFER to REAR DISC BRAKE .
- No : REPAIR the worn or damaged components. TEST the system for normal operation.