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Pinpoint Test A: The Parking Brake Will Not Apply

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lincoln Mark LT and 2007 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. A1 CHECK THE PARKING BRAKE CABLES 
    • With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
    • Inspect for broken or binding parking brake cables.
    • Is there a parking brake cable concern? 
    1. YES  : INSTALL a new parking brake cable as necessary. REFER to Parking Brake Cable - Front , Parking Brake Cable - Rear, LH  or Parking Brake Cable - Rear, RH  in this article. TEST the system for normal operation.
    2. NO  : Go to  A2.
  2. A2 CHECK THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL 
    • Operate the parking brake control.
    • Does the parking brake control operate smoothly? 
    1. YES  : Go to  A3.
    2. NO  : INSTALL a new parking brake control. Refer to Parking Brake Control  . TEST the system for normal operation.
  3. A3 CHECK THE PARKING BRAKE COMPONENTS 
    • Remove the brake disc. Refer to REAR DISC BRAKE article.
    • Operate the parking brake control and observe the parking brake components.
    • Do the parking brake components operate correctly? 
    1. YES  : CHECK the parking brake shoe installation. REFER to Parking Brake Shoes  .
    2. NO  : REPAIR the worn or damaged components. TEST the system for normal operation.
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