Parking Brake Cable Adjustment

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Feeler Gauge

Adjustment

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview

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Tighten the parking brake cable adjustment nut until one or both caliper levers are 2.0 mm off of their stops.
Use the General Equipment: Feeler Gauge
Fully apply and release the parking brake 5 times

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Tighten the parking brake cable adjustment nut until one or both caliper levers are 1.0 mm off of their stops.
Use the General Equipment: Feeler Gauge

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY