Pinpoint Test A: The Parking Brake Will Not Apply

A1 CHECK THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL
- Apply the parking brake control.
- Does the parking brake control move?

Yes: GO to A2.
No: GO to A3.

A2 CHECK FOR BROKEN CABLES
- Inspect the following items for damage and correct connections:
  - Parking brake control
  - Front cable
  - Equalizer
  - LH rear cable
  - RH rear cable
  - Rear brake caliper actuators
  NOTE: Have an assistant apply and release the parking brake control to help isolate disconnected cables or cables that do not move.
- Is any damage found or are any components disconnected?

Yes: CONNECT the component(s) or INSTALL a new parking brake component(s) as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation.
No: VERIFY that the rear pads are within thickness specifications. REFER to SPECIFICATIONS . If the rear pads are OK, INSTALL new rear brake calipers. REFER to INSTALLATION .

A3 ISOLATE THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL AND FRONT PARKING BRAKE CABLE
- Remove the floor console rear access panel.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Floor Console Rear Access Panel
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Loosen the parking brake adjustment nut and disconnect the rear cables from the equalizer.
- Apply the parking brake control.
- Does the parking brake control move?

Yes: GO to A4.
No: INSTALL a new parking brake control. REFER to Removal and Installation . TEST the system for normal operation.

A4 ISOLATE THE REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLES
- Disconnect the LH and RH parking brake cables from the brake calipers.
  
  Fig 2: Locating LH And RH Parking Brake Cables And Brake Calipers
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- While holding the cable conduit, attempt to slide the cable inside the conduit.
- Does the cable slide freely inside the conduit?

Yes: INSTALL new rear brake calipers. REFER to INSTALLATION . ADJUST the parking brake cable. REFER to PARKING BRAKE CABLE ADJUSTMENT .
No: INSTALL a new rear brake cable(s). REFER to PARKING BRAKE CABLE - REAR . TEST the system for normal operation.