Parking Brake Shoes: Installation

NOTE: Apply the grease only where indicated, do not apply the grease to the parking brake shoes. The grease will contaminate the brake shoe linings and damage to the linings will result.

Apply a light coat of the specified grease to the 6 parking brake shoe contact points on the disc brake shield.

Fig 1: Locating Parking Brake Shoe Contact Points On Disc Brake Shield
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the rear parking brake shoe.
- Hold the rear parking brake shoe in position.
- Install the retaining pin and clip.
Install the front parking brake shoe.
- Install the parking brake shoe return spring to the rear parking brake shoe and to the front parking brake shoe.
- Rotate the front parking brake shoe into the guide flange.
Slide the front parking brake shoe down into position on the flange.
Install the front parking brake shoe retaining pin and clip.
Install the parking brake shoe adjuster spring.
Install the parking brake shoe adjuster.
- Using a suitable tool, spread the bottom of the parking brake shoes apart.
- Install the parking brake shoe adjuster.
Adjust the parking brake shoes. For additional information, refer to PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTMENT .
NOTE: This step will require the aid of an assistant.

Enable the parking brake cable system.
- Pull down on the front parking brake cable at the coupler.
- Remove the retaining pin from the parking brake lever.
Check the parking brake for correct operation.