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Parking Brake Cable Tension Release

  1. 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
    G06072888Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING Article..
  3. 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 Parking Brake Cable Locking Tab
    G06094468Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Disconnect the cable at the cable-to-cable union by releasing the locking tab.