Parking Brake Cable Tension Release
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford F-550 Super Duty, 2013 Ford F-450 Super Duty, 2013 Ford F-350 Super Duty, and 2013 Ford F-250 Super Duty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the LH cowl side trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
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NOTE: Do not allow the cable to rub against any edges or other sharp objects. Damage to the cable may result.
With an assistant, release the parking brake cable tension by pulling straight back on the intermediate cable at the cable-to-cable union until the parking brake control sector rotates to a stop and a 4 mm (0.15 in) x 150 mm (5.9 in) retainer pin can be inserted.
- Disconnect the cable at the cable-to-cable union.
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NOTE: Make sure the cable-to-cable union is connected to the front and rear cable before removing the brake control retaining pin and the cable tension is reloaded slowly.
To reload the tension on the parking brake cable, reverse the release procedure.
- Check the parking brake for correct operation by applying and releasing the pedal a minimum of 3 times.