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Pinpoint Test B: The Parking Brake Will Not Release

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  1. B1 CHECK THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL 
    • Press the release button on the parking brake control and release the handle.
    • Does the parking brake control move? 
    1. YES  : Go to  B2.
    2. NO  : INSTALL a new parking brake control. REFER to Parking Brake Control  in this article. TEST the system for normal operation.
  2. B2 CHECK THE REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLES 
      Fig 1: Locating Appropriate Rear Parking Brake Cable
      GF0015389Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Disconnect the LH and RH rear cables from the equalizer and release the cables from the body bracket.
      • Fig 2: Locating Parking Brake Cable Retaining Clip
      GF0015390Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Disconnect the LH and RH parking brake cables from the subframe brackets and the brake calipers.
    • While holding the rear cable conduit, attempt to slide the rear cable inside the conduit.
    • Does the cable slide freely inside the conduit? 
    1. YES  : INSTALL new rear brake calipers. REFER to REAR DISC BRAKE article.
    2. NO  : INSTALL new rear brake cable(s). REFER to Parking Brake Cable - Rear  in this article. TEST the system for normal operation.
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