Parking Brake Cable Tension Release

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Lincoln MKT. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With an assistant, release the parking brake cable tension by pulling down on the front cable at the cable-to-cable union until the parking brake control sector rotates to its stop and a 4 mm (0.15 in) x 150 mm (5.9 in) retainer pin can be inserted.

Fig 1: Locating Parking Brake Cable Tension
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING article.

NOTE: Make sure that the cable-to-cable union is connected to the front and rear cable before removing the brake control retaining pin and that the cable tension is reloaded slowly.

Fig 2: Locating Front Cable Locking Tab

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Disconnect the cable at the cable-to-cable union by releasing the locking tab.