Pinpoint Test B: The Parking Brake Will Not Release

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

B1 CHECK THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL
- Press the release button on the parking brake control and release the handle.
- Does the parking brake control move?
  - Yes : GO to B2 .
  - No : INSTALL a new parking brake control. REFER to PARKING BRAKE CONTROL in this service information. TEST the system for normal operation.
B2 CHECK THE REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLES
- Remove the floor console rear access panel.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Floor Console Rear Access Panel
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Loosen the parking brake adjustment nut and disconnect the rear cables from the equalizer.
- Disconnect the LH and RH parking brake cables from the brake calipers.
  
  Fig 2: Locating LH And RH Parking Brake Cables
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- While holding the rear cable conduit, attempt to slide the rear cable inside the conduit.
- Does the cable slide freely inside the conduit?
  - Yes : INSTALL new rear brake calipers. REFER to REAR DISC BRAKE SYSTEM article. ADJUST the parking brake cable. REFER to PARKING BRAKE CABLE ADJUSTMENT in this service information.
  - No : INSTALL new rear brake cable(s). REFER to PARKING BRAKE CABLE - REAR in this service information. TEST the system for normal operation.