Parking Brake Cable Adjustment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Milan, 2009 Lincoln MKZ, and 2009 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the floor console rear access panel.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
- Adjust the parking brake adjustment nut as shown.
- Verify correct operation of the parking brake system.
- At 2 clicks of the parking brake control, slight drag at the rear wheels should be present.
- At 5 clicks of the parking brake control, no movement at the rear wheels should be present.
- Install the floor console rear access panel.
NOTE:
Do not pry at the floor console rear access panel with a screwdriver or damage to the panel may occur.
NOTE:
The dimension will vary depending on the amount of cable stretch. New cables require cycling the parking brake control 5-10 times to remove the cable slack.