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Removal And Installation

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Fig 1: Parking Brake Shoes Components
GF0042272Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Part Number Description
1 - Parking brake shoe upper retaining spring (part of 2A225)
2 2A753 Parking brake shoes
3 2K286 Parking brake shoe adjuster
4 - Parking brake shoe lower retaining spring (part of 2A225)
5 - Parking brake shoe retaining springs (2 required) (part of 2A225)
6 - Parking brake shoe retaining pins (2 required)(part of 2A225)
  1. Remove the rear brake disc. For additional information, refer to REAR DISC BRAKE article.
  2. Remove the parking brake shoe upper return spring.
  3. Remove the 2 parking brake shoe retaining pins.
  4. Remove the 2 parking brake shoe retaining springs.
  5. Remove the parking brake shoe lower return spring.
  6. Remove the parking brake shoe adjuster.
  7. Remove the parking brake shoes.
  8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Using the specified lubricant, lubricate the parking brake shoe contact points before installation of the rear parking brake shoes.
    • Lubricate the adjust screw threads with anti-seize lubricant.
    • Adjust the parking brake shoes. For additional information, refer to Parking Brake Shoe Adjustment .
    • Check the parking brake for normal operation.