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Removal and Installation

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  1. Remove the brake disc. For additional information, refer to REAR DISC BRAKE .
  2. Release the tension on the parking brake system. For additional information, refer to PARKING BRAKE CABLE TENSION RELEASE .
  3. Release the parking brake cable from the parking brake bracket assembly.
    Fig 1: Locating Parking Brake Cable
    G06777683Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Rotate the parking brake cable 90 degrees to release it from the parking brake actuating lever.
    Fig 2: Locating Parking Brake Actuating Lever
    G06777684Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the 2 brake shoe hold-down clips and the 2 brake shoe retaining pins.
  6. Remove the brake shoe adjusting screw and the lower brake shoe retaining spring.
  7. Remove the brake shoes and the upper brake shoe retaining spring.
  8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Inspect the components for excessive wear or damage and install new as required.
    • Adjust the parking brake shoes. For additional information, refer to PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTMENT .