Parking Brake Shoes: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Lincoln Navigator and 2017 Ford Expedition. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

1.

Relieve the tension on the parking brake cable system. For additional information, refer to Parking Brake Cable Tension Release .

2.

Remove the brake disc. For additional information, refer to Rear Disc Brake .

3.

Remove the front parking brake shoe retaining clip and pin.

4.

Remove the parking brake shoe adjuster.
- Using a suitable tool, spread the bottom of the parking brake shoes apart.
- Remove the parking brake shoe adjuster.

5.

Remove the parking brake shoe adjuster spring.

6.

Slide the front parking brake shoe up and out of the guide flange.

7.

Remove the front parking brake shoe.
- Rotate the front parking brake shoe outward.
- Remove the parking brake shoe return spring.

8.

Remove the rear parking brake shoe.
- Remove the retaining clip and pin.
- Remove the rear parking brake shoe.

9.

Inspect the components for excessive wear or damage and install new parts as required.